Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has called on Muslim faithful to imbibe the virtues of humility, sacrifice and sharing of Prophet Muhammad SAW.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou.
He said Fintiri felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, the birthday of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (SAW).
Fintiri admonished the Muslim Ummah to imbibe the virtues of humility, sacrifice and sharing which the Holy Prophet demonstrated throughput his life and times.
“The occasion once again reminds us all of the virtues of Prophet Mohammed, which we should emulate in advancing love, peace and progress of the State and country.”
While regretting the state of the nation as a result of the challenges facing Nigeria, Fintiri noted that the virtues of service and exemplary leadership as demonstrated by the Holy Prophet should guide both leaders and the led on the need to give their all in the overall interest of the nation.
Fintiri also appreciated the people of Adamawa State for their continued peaceful mutual coexistence, tolerance and support to his Government and security agencies.
He urged the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of the Holy Prophet’s birth to reflect on the essential lessons of his life and pray for the continued well being of the State and the nation in general.