Eid-el-Maulud: Gov Diri Urges Muslims To Uphold Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings Of Peace, Unity

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on Muslims across the state and Nigeria to use the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on the teachings and exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad, particularly his virtues of love, compassion, unity, and peaceful coexistence.

Governor Diri made the call in his Eid-el-Maulud message to Muslim faithful, urging them to continue to demonstrate the values of brotherhood, sacrifice, and good neighbourliness in their daily lives.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, the governor described the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad as a period to uphold the ideals of love, peace, and service to humanity.

He encouraged Muslims to show practical love, remain patriotic, and be committed to fostering harmony among people of different backgrounds.

““As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.

“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested at a season as this,” Governor Diri stated.

The Bayelsa governor also felicitated with Muslim communities in the state and across Nigeria, praying that the celebration would bring greater prosperity, joy, and peace to families and the nation.

“On this celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria. May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and to our state.

“Barka da Sallah!” he added.