Eid-el-Kabir: Makinde Felicitates Muslims, Calls For More Prayers For State, Nigeria

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has felicitated with Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir.

The governor congratulated all residents of the state for witnessing the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1444 A.H, marking the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir, and prayed to Almighty Allah (SWT) to accept the worship and sacrifices of the Muslim Ummah across the country.

This was contained in a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Pastor Sulaimon Olanrewaju, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the state capital.

Governor Makinde, who appreciated the Muslims for their support and prayers during the four years of Omituntun 1.0, called on them to continue to pray for his administration, the state and Nigeria.

According to the Governor, the continued peace and prosperity in Oyo State and the success of his government are hinged on the prayers and support of the people.

The governor maintained that once the people continue to support his administration, the government would be able to deliver on its commitment to move the state to greater heights through the action plans highlighted in his Roadmap for Sustainable Development, 2023-2027.

He said: “I use this occasion to congratulate the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and, indeed all the residents of the state for witnessing the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir.

“I appreciate their prayers and support over the years and call for more prayers and support as we work round the clock to improve the lives of our people and deliver sustainable development as promised during the electioneering.

“My prayer is that Allah (SWT) will accept the act of worship and sacrifices of our Muslim brothers and sisters. Barka De Sallah.”