The Senate Deputy Leader and Lawmaker representing Kwara South senatorial district, Architect Oyelola Yisa Ashiru has called on Muslims to offer special prayers for greater peace, unity and continuous progress of Nigeria, as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate Eid El Maulud, which is the birth of Prophet Mohammed.
In a statement , Ashiru enjoined Muslims to follow the exemplary leadership of the Holy Prophet by promoting peaceful existence.
While imploring Nigerians to shun ethnic, political and religious differences and work towards building a safer and better Nigeria, Senator Ashiru said the celebration of the birth of the Prophet should renew the faith and bond of unity as one people and one nation irrespective of diversity.
” It is a challenging period for us in Nigeria but this government is equal to the task and desirous of improving the lives of our people. We need their love, support, prayers and understanding.
“The only way you can do this is by sharing love and understanding among yourselves which is the major ingredient for a peaceful co-existence, the main message of Prophet Muhammad and Islam,” the statement said.
He further urged Nigerians to shun violence, and desist from any act that can lead to breakdown of law and order.
