By Emmanuel Awari, Jalingo
Taraba state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas has congratulated Muslim Ummah in the state for successful completion of Ramadan.
The governor, who stated this via a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Emmanuel Bello, wished Muslim faithful a great Eid-El- Fitr, while urging for sustained tolerance among the faiths.
The governor noted that the lesson of sacrifice and discipline of Ramadan should continue even after the exercise.
He said the nation needs prayers and selfless service by both the leadership and the followership to overcome all the challenges.
On the need for tolerance, the governor said: “it is noteworthy that all the two main faiths have been celebrating their religious festivals together.
“That’s a good development in view of the relationships that exist between them even at family levels.”
He stressed that Taraba state is one that is strengthened by the diversities across tribes and faiths. He noted that with unity, the state can do more in the areas of development and progress.
According to the governor, his administration will continue to carry everyone along, irrespective of their faiths or ethnicity, in the distribution of the dividends of democracy. He said the administration is not leaving any stone unturned in the provision of security.
Agbu further explained that he would continue to battle poverty and hunger to make life easy for all the citizens.
The Governor reiterated his commitment to the payments of gratuities and offsetting all backlogs.
According to him, the free education policy have come to stay to build the future of our children.