Eminent businessman and former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has felicitated with the Muslim community all over the world on the 2014 Eid -el- Kabir celebration.
The former governor, who described the Sallah season as a period of spiritual re-dedication, called on Nigerians to pray for the country.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “It is with joy that I join our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating yet another Eld -el – Kabir. This special season calls for sober reflection as individuals and as a nation. Nigeria needs prayer and there is no other time to do this than now, let’s keep praying for the country’s leadership”.
He added that religious tolerance and mutual respect among all tribes and religions is key to peaceful co-existence and unity of Nigeria. “We must continue to show love, brotherhood and togetherness in the interest of our dear country”, he declared, adding: “I salute our religious and spiritual leaders who have continued to champion peaceful co-existence among all religions.”
Kalu, while wishing the Muslim ummah a hitch-free celebration, called on them to extend the goodwill of the season to friends in other religions.
The former governor, who described the Sallah season as a period of spiritual re-dedication, called on Nigerians to pray for the country.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “It is with joy that I join our Muslim brothers and sisters in celebrating yet another Eld -el – Kabir. This special season calls for sober reflection as individuals and as a nation. Nigeria needs prayer and there is no other time to do this than now, let’s keep praying for the country’s leadership”.
He added that religious tolerance and mutual respect among all tribes and religions is key to peaceful co-existence and unity of Nigeria. “We must continue to show love, brotherhood and togetherness in the interest of our dear country”, he declared, adding: “I salute our religious and spiritual leaders who have continued to champion peaceful co-existence among all religions.”
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