By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
As Muslim Faithful celebrate Eid-el- Kabir, Chairman Of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu has felicitated with Muslims faithful in the council and the Federal Capital Territory,
In his Salah Message to residents signed by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to AMAC Chairman Kingsley Madaki, made available to Daybreak today, the Chairman in his Salah messages to residents urged Muslims and Nigerians to use the Salah period, which he described as a golden opportunity to embrace one another in promoting long-lasting peace and unity in Nigeria.
Maikalangu said that Muslims must continuously sustain discipline exhibited during the last Ramadan fast, to promote such qualities that would project Nigeria as a leading nation globally and a nation to be proud of.
The Chairman further emphasized that the occasion should also be used to foster unity as exemplified by the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim culminating in the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.
He also called on AMAC residents to be law abiding, adding that selflessness, love and sacrifice are part of the guiding principles in the Eid-el-Kabir.
He used the occasion to assure residents that his administration will strive to implement necessary policies to improve the economy of the council.
The chairman while appreciating Almighty Allah for this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, enjoined all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious and political affiliations to continue to live in peace, harmony and to be their brothers’ keeper.
Meanwhile Maikalangu reiterated his commitment to strengthen all institutions for a dynamic, orderly, and all-inclusive administration in AMAC while appealing for unity and co- existence among Nigerians and total support for President Muhammad Buhari’s administration fight against security challenges and and a robust national economy.
Furthermore he called for prayers for the FCT Administration and success of the country’s leadership under President Buhari, for Allah’s guidance, protection, and wisdom to steer the affairs of the nation as his administration winds up.
