By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
As Nigerians mark the Eid – Fitri, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has congratulated Muslim faithful on the occasion and called for prayers for national unity and a united country.
In a message to mark the spiritual ceremony in the country, the National President of NAWOJ, Ladi Bala also appealed to Nigerians especially Muslims to imbibe the lessons of generosity in love, sacrifice and kindness as demonstrated by Prophet Mohammed (PBH).
She said, “The Association notes with concern that Nigeria at this critical point more than ever before, needs divine intervention to overcome most of the challenges confronting and threatening its existence and unity.”
“It is therefore important for Muslims to use the occasion of the Eid fitri celebration to pray to God concerning most of the national issues for a peaceful and United Nigeria.”
The message read, NAWOJ note with concerned about the neglect of family values by many parents for the pursuit of wealth, hence the unacceptable negative behaviours in some children.
NAWOJ therefore, appeal to parents particularly mothers to pay more attention to their children and wards by instilling the needed and proper values and fear of God in them for a better Nigeria.
The Association equally pray God to release the blessings of Eid Muburak upon all our Muslim ummah and lead Nigeria to a peaceful and successful 2023 General Elections.
Barka da Sallah.
