By Moses Okorie
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with the Muslims in Nigeria as they join the rest of the world to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. He also urged them to abide by all COVID-19 protocols.
The DSP stated this in a press release he issued on Thursday, May 13, 2021 through his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga.
He said, “Even with the conclusion of Ramadan fasting, Nigeria and the entire world needs a continuation of the self-control, godliness and generosity towards others, Deputy President of the Senate”, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said.
Expressing felicitations with Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el Fitri, Senator Omo-Agege commended them for their passionate observance of the Ramadan fasting and adherence to holy injunctions.
“I felicitate with all Muslims across the Nigerian federation as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitri which was begun by the holy Prophet of Islam. It is a special day for expressing gratitude to the Almighty Allah for all that we are and all that we have.
“The lessons of this period, including the virtues that the Holy month of Ramadan emphasise are worth being sustained towards making our nation and indeed, the world, a better place.
“I therefore call on all our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria to continue to reflect on how their spiritual lives and cultivation of human virtues can contribute more towards fostering peace, unity and progress in our dear nation,” the Delta Central lawmaker stated.