From Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu, has urged Muslims in the country to use the celebration of Eid-el-Maulud (the birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammed) to pray for peace and unity in the country.
Asadu said this in Nsukka on Monday while speaking with newsmen, stressing that with peace and unity, the country would overcome all its challenges.
‘With peace and unity, we will surmount the present economic hardship and security challenges in the country.
“To move this country forward we must love, trust one another, and work together irrespective of our language, tribe, religion, and political affiliation, ” he said.
Asadu who is also the Traditional Ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugu Community in Nsukka Local Government Area extolled the shining qualities and virtues of the Holy Prophet Mohammed who dedicated his life to preaching love, peace, unity, and forgiveness irrespective of language, tribe, religion or political affiliation.
“We should all emulate the good and exemplary life of Holy Prophet Mohammed in all we do in order to move our country forward.
“Holy Prophet Muhammad’s birthday is celebrated globally every year because the Holy Prophet used His life to contribute immensely as well as impacted positively on humanity.
“Enugu State Traditional Rulers facilitate with Muslims all over the world on this joyous occasion of celebration Prophet Mohammed’s birthday,” he said.
The Chairman said, the traditional Rulers in Enugu State are also using the opportunity to commiserate with victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno State capital where many lost their lives, thousands of residents were displaced, and property worth billions of naira were destroyed.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to families who lost their beloved ones and sympathise with thousands of residents displaced whose property was destroyed by the flood,” he said.