Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on the Muslim community in the state to use the celebration of the Eid-el-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Mohammed, to advance religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
The governor in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said his administration would continue to promote religious tolerance amongst all residents of the state.
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He asked them to imbibe the virtues of love, peace, communal living, and honesty in their daily lives.
While wishing the Muslim community a wonderful Eid-el-Maulud celebration, the governor urged them to always pray for the government and people of the state.
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