By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has expressed hope that the lessons learned during the month of Ramadan would continue to guide people’s actions and utterances after the holy month.
The Governor made the expression in a goodwill message to the people of Bauchi State on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-El Fitri celebration on Sunday 30th March, 2025.
The Governor gave thanks and praises to Almighty Allah (SWT) for seeing the Muslim Ummah through the holy month of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for the Muslim Umma across the world at the end of which they are celebrating the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr
Bala Mohammed stated that, “Eid is a moment to revive the sense of tawhid after Ramadan and feel the joy for having fasted, prayed, and immersed ourselves in worship. It also symbolises purity, renewal, and generosity as support to the poor and needy is an important part of the celebration which brings people and communities together.”
He stressed that, “As a sacred day, the Eid-el-Fitr should not only be turned into a mere holiday defined by pomp and pageantry but should be used as an occassion to atone for our shortcomings and resolve to take corrective measures towards improving our relationship with Allah (SWT), fellow Muslim Umma and adherents of other faith.”
According to him,”We should emulate Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by making sacrifices for the benefit of the less privileged in our society. We should also pray to Almighty Allah for peace, unity and prosperity of our dear State and the country as a whole.”
He assured that, “As a Government, we will not relent in our drive to ensure the continuous peaceful coexistence among the heterogeneous ethnic and religious groups in the State. I appeal for your continued understanding, cooperation and support towards the realization of this noble objective.”
“I would like to call on all the good people of the State to use the occasion of the Eid-el-fitr to strengthen the existing relationships among them and also establish new ones. You should also imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, love and respect for one another,” he added.
Furthermore more,”I also appeal for tolerance, accommodation and a sense of understanding among the various ethnic, religious and political groups in the State.”
The Governor added that, “As we approach the half-mark of our second and final term, I want to assure you that our government will not only sustain the tempo in providing the dividends of democracy but would strive to improve upon its performance in this regard.”
According to him,”While thanking you for the confidence reposed in me, I would like to appeal for your continued support and cooperation as we build on the successes so far recorded by our Administration.”
Bala Mohammed stressed that, “We are not unmindful of the economic difficulties being experienced by the people in the country and in our dear state. I want to assure you that Government is doing everything possible to see to the improvement of the situation. We have remained resolute in our determination to provide a robust social protection mechanism to address the challenges of the citizens.”
“As a people known for resilience, I am confident that we would overcome the difficulty in no distant future. Let’s celebrate with gratitude, remembering that after every hardship, Allah grants ease. May this Eid be a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope and a path forward,” he added.
“Finally, I pray to Allah (SWT) to give us long life and good health to witness more Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. I wish you all a happy Eid-el-Fitr Celebration,” he concluded.
