Cross River State Governor, Senator Ayade, has urged the Muslim faithful in the state to pray for peace and unity of the country as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitri.

He congratulated them on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fast.

In his message signed yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Christian Ita, the governor charged
Nigerians to join hands to build a greater and peaceful Nigeria, irrespective of religion, tribe, ethnic and political affiliations.

He said: “Ramadan is an important and reinvigorating spiritual exercise, and I, therefore, call on Muslims, particularly in our dear state, Cross River, to, at all times, imbibe the lessons of Ramadan, which resolves round love, sacrifice, peace and unity.

“All our country needs at this time is peace and unity and I urge you to make these two items the focal point of your supplications to the Almighty Allah as you celebrate Eid-el-Fitri,” the governor said.

While stating the importance of abstinence and sacrifice during the 30 days fasting, Ayade said:  “I am optimistic that prayers, abstinence and sacrifices made during the holy month will continuously reflect in the daily life of the Muslim Ummah in Cross River State in particular and Nigeria in general.”

He commended the Muslim community for exhibiting high sense of patriotism and for being partners in fostering progress.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank the Muslim community for its support for my administration in the last eight years,” he said.