As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate Id-el- Fitr, the Northern States Governors Forum, NSGF, has enjoined Muslims to sustain the ideals of the month of Ramadan beyond the Ramadan period.
Chairman of the forum and governor of Niger State, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu who made the call in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Danladi Ndayebo, urged Muslims to remain steadfast in the worship of Allah and to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad as they did during the month of Ramadan.
Governor Aliyu tasked Muslims to continue to uphold the ideals of piety, patience, tolerance, perseverance, humility and self denial which were observed vigorously during the month of Ramadan.
The statement said Id-El Fitr celebration should be seen by all as another opportunity to remain devoted and submissive to the will of the Almighty Allah.
