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VP Shettima, Zulum join thousands for Eid prayers in Maiduguri
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, joined thousands of Muslim faithful to observe Eid prayers at Ramat Square.
The two-unit prayers were conducted peacefully at the main Eid ground and other prayer locations across the state under tight security, marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
In his Sallah message shortly after the sermon delivered by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettima Mamman Saleh, the Vice President called for unity and peaceful coexistence in the state and across the country.
Senator Shettima assures the Federal Government commitment to protecting the lives and properties of the citizenry, stressing that the fight against insurgency would be tackled head-on.
The Imam Idaini admonished worshippers to imbibe the lessons learned during the holy month and encouraged Muslim faithful to give alms to the poor (zakatul fitr) and to fast six days in the month of Shawwal to receive Allah’s bounties and rewards.
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, in a sallah message, called on faithful to recharge their spiritual beings towards rebuilding a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Borno.
He saluted the courage, resilience, and commitment of the people to all initiatives aimed at deepening security and peace-building among the various components of society, fragmented by the Boko Haram insurgency over the years.
The Eid prayer was attended by the Shehu of Borno, Shehu Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Almin El-Kanemi; the Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur; the APC Deputy National Chairman, North, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume; and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN, Minister of State for Regional Development.
Other dignitaries include members of the House of Representatives and the Borno State House of Assembly, former deputy governors, the Secretary to the State Government, Commissioners, APC stalwarts, and other top government officials.
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