Eid-el-Kabir: Okorocha, Mimiko Sue For Peace, Unity

[Shola Sholaz]

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State have urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to reflect on the challenges facing the nation.
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In their goodwill messages, Okorocha and Mimiko on Tuesday in Owerri and Akure urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to pray for peace and unity of the country.
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In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretaries to the Imo Governor, Mr William Unadike, Okorocha congratulated all Muslim faithful and called for tolerance among adherents of different faiths.
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He expressed his optimism in the future of the country as one entity and pledged to take steps that would further strengthen the unity of the country.
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The governor assured Muslims in the state of adequate security of their lives and property during and after the celebration.
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He noted that sustaining the unity of the nation was a collective responsibility and should not be left in the hands of a particular group.