By Rabiu Sanusi
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state on Monday felicitated with President Bola Ahmad Tinubu, on the celebration of the Eid-il-Kabir festival.
Governor Abba Yusuf extended similar heartfelt joy to the former Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Kano state Governor, Engr. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwakwaso and good people of the state.
It was contained in a statement by the spokesman of Governor Kabir Abba and Director, of Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday and made available to journalists.
The release said Governor Abba Kabir described Eid-Kabir as a unique festival ordained by Almighty Allah for Muslims to sacrifice a lamb in commemoration of obedience and faith as exemplified by the revered Prophet Ibrahim.
“I use this occasion therefore to call on all of us to be our brother’s keepers in the spirit of giving which defines the sallah season to be exemplified and share what Allahu SWT bless us with Muslim brothers and sisters across the state.
” I urge all good people of Kano State to conduct the sallah festivities peacefully and joyfully, and desist from any act that can be inimical to the maintenance of law and order.”
The Governor also prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the state with the excellent rainy season and bless farmers with very high yields in this year’s farming period affirming that arrangements have been made by the state government to support farmers with relevant inputs.
He reiterated the commitment to continue to make the state more prosperous, with very improved living conditions, a flourishing economy and opportunities for all hardworking citizens not only in Nigeria but in the entire Africa.