By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has conveyed his earnest felicitations to the entire Muslim Ummah in the state and all over Nigeria on the festive occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.

Soludo in a goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, reflected that Sallah festival universally holds profound significance.

He reminded the citizens of the virtues of obedience, sacrifice, and untiring commitment to divine will and the common good of humanity.

The governor urged all Muslim faithful to leverage the spiritual essence of this period to offer prayers for enduring peace, unity, and accelerated progress in Nigeria.

He also emphasised the importance of sharing feasts, extending acts of charity, and fostering mutual tolerance and peaceful coexistence among all citizens, irrespective of their religious or ethnic backgrounds.

While reiterating his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Anambra State, and to creating an environment where every citizen can celebrate in peace in this season and beyond, Soludo added: "I wish all Muslims happy Barka de Sallah celebrations, I pray that the blessings of this season fill everyone’s homes with bliss, peace, and prosperity.”