Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governor Forum has rejoice with Muslims as they mark this year Eid-el-Fitr under unusual conditions occasion by the coronavirus pandemic.

Lalong who spoke in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Machan, congratulated them for successfully undertaking and concluding the Ramadan fast thereby fulfilling a very significant injunction of the Islamic faith saying the period calls for solemn celebrations.

He said while this year’s Eid-el-Fitr may be celebrated in solemnity and privacy of your homes, the occasion nonetheless presents the opportunity for our Muslim brothers and sisters to reflect on the spiritual benefits accruing from their fasting and prayers and apply it to their lifestyles for a better society where there is love, peace and tranquility.

Governor Lalong said the challenges of coronavirus will remain with us for a long time to come and that is where we shall need that are commensurate with the teaching of our Faith’s as people and government work together to assist one another to build a better society.

He appealed to Muslims to continue to cooperate with government by observing all regulations put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus now that Plateau State is witnessing community transmission in some areas.

The Governor also enjoined other Muslims to reach out to less previleged members of the society and people of other faith as a way of enhancing bonds of friendship and brotherhood that promotes tolerence, peace and solidarity.

While wishing all Nigerian Muslims happy celebrations, Lalong asked them to continue to intensify prayers for the peace and progress of Plateau State and for God to stop the coronavirus pandemic which has interrupted lifestyles, freedom economic prosperity.

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Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Lalong rejoice with Muslims in Plateau State and Nigeria.