Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has enjoined Muslims worldwide to use the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud as a period of rejuvenation and revaluation of love and peaceful coexistence among all human beings, noting that it is a period of soul searching and thanksgiving.
Chooks Oko, the Special Assistant to the governor on media and strategy made this known in a press release on Sunday.
"It is the marking of the birthday of the greatest personality that stands for love, peace and tolerance and as such should be a period for us to ask ourselves if we are living according to his dictates.
"As you celebrate, do so in happiness with a resolve to be closer to the Almighty in words and deeds" he admonished.
He wished them unmitigated celebrations in strict adherence to the Holy book.
Chooks Oko
Special Assistant to the Governor (Media & Strategy)
