Rivers governor felicitates Muslim faithful, pledges equal opportunities and peaceful coexistence for residents.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has felicitated Muslim faithful in Rivers State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Govrnor Fubara urged Muslims to reflect on the Prophet’s virtues of peace, compassion, tolerance, selflessness and service to humanity.
The governor said these values remained relevant to promoting harmony, positive change and peaceful coexistence in society. He also prayed for good health, prosperity and continued peace in Rivers State and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara noted that Rivers State was proud of its religious diversity and the unity among Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths, appreciating the contributions of Muslim faithful to the growth and development of the state.
He urged residents to continue promoting tolerance, understanding, forgiveness and unity, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every resident, regardless of religion or ethnic background, enjoys peace, security and equal opportunities to thrive.