Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has urged the Muslim Ummah to uphold dedication in the worship of Allah beyond the Ramadan period.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor congratulated Muslims globally on the successful completion of this year’s fast and the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

He reminded the Ummah that the teachings of the Quran and Hadith centred on peace, love, discipline, and humility, explaining that Allah’s worship is not only observed during the Ramadan fast but for life.

While thanking Allah for the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the governor noted that the celebration revolves around love, almsgiving to the less privileged, and peaceful co-existence with people of other religions.

He called on them to use the period to also pray for enduring peace in Nigeria as a whole, and Niger State in particular, as well as all the leaders to continue to serve humanity selflessly.

Similarly, his Sokoto State counterpart, Ahmed Aliyu, commended philanthropists for assisting the needy during the holy month of Ramadan.

He gave the commendation in his Sallah message to the people of the State following the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal, which signifies the end of the Ramadan fast.

In a statement by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, the governor also stressed the importance of selflessness, good neighbourliness, brotherhood and generosity.

Aliyu urged Muslims to uphold the virtues of Ramadan beyond fasting, stressing the need for tolerance, love, sympathy, the spirit of sharing, and forgiveness in daily life.

He said the state government had, since the beginning of the Ramadan fast, been assisting the needy, vulnerable groups and the physically challenged with food, cash and textiles.

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his part, urged citizens to continually imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifice, and self-discipline.

The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, while conveying his principal’s message in a statement yesterday in Lokoja, described Eid-el-Fitr as a moment of deep gratitude, reflection, and renewed commitment to the path of righteousness as guided by Almighty Allah.

ALSO, Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, yesterday, congratulated the faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.

The governor, who is on a lesser hajj in Saudi Arabia, described the month of Ramadan, as God’s mercy that has strengthened the spiritual well-being of the adherents.

He, therefore, urged them to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, righteousness and charity towards the people, particularly those in dire need.

The charge was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri.