Eid-el-Fitri: Wike felicitates with Muslims

By Linda Nwogu-Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has felicitated with Muslims on the successful  completion  of  the  Ramadan  fast and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri .

In a Sallah goodwill  message,  Governor  Wike  congratulated  the  Muslim faithful  for the successful  fasting period and its attendant benefits  of  purification.

He called on all Nigerians  to draw the lessons of  piety, love, justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance, honesty and dedication derived from the teachings of the Holy Prophet  all through  the  Ramadan period.

A statement  signed by  Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media  noted that the governor assured that his administration  will  continue  to promote  religious  tolerance and the right environment  for the freedom  of  worship.