Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has congratulated Nigerian Muslim Ummah on this year’s Eid Ul-fitr celebrations and admires the faithfulness exhibited in the month-long fast.
Sylva, in a personal statement to the press wrote ‘I am fascinated by our Muslim brothers and sisters for completing, devotedly, a month-long dawn to dusk fast. This is one of the most sincere ways to show commitment and submission to God’
‘It is important to note that for millions of Muslims across the country, this fast was a personal sacrifice for the nation too. A solemn prayer to God for increased love, tolerance, peace and a much better Nigeria’
‘This is also a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and to be grateful for what we have. I wish everyone, Nigerians of all creed and religion, happiness, peace, fulfilment and above all love’
Congratulations, Nigeria.
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