Eid Mubarak: Okoukoni Harps On tolerance, Sacrifice To Sustain Nigeria’s Progress

By Simeon OSAJIE

A frontline Edo State 2024 governorship aspirant, Dr. Martins Okoukoni has urged Nigerians particularly Edo State indigenes to work together in unison, irrespective of their ethno-religious inclinations to ensure the country’s progress.

Dr. Okoukoni in a statement to mark the Eid Mubarak festivities, urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the lesson of sacrifice, which is the hallmark of the season.

He said, “I felicitate with our Muslim brothers and sisters as we mark the Eid Mubarak festivities.”

Okoukoni noted, “As we celebrate Eid Mubarak, I urge everyone to imbibe the lesson of sacrifice, which is the hallmark of this season.

“Let us endeavour to deepen our relationship with God and enhance our service to humanity as we reflect on the lessons of this celebration.”

The 2024 governorship aspirant added, “I enjoin everyone to rededicate ourselves to our Creator, working assiduously to sustain the virtues of patience, tolerance and love.

“We are in dire straits as a nation, but it is a period that demands that we work together in unison and join hands across ethno-religious inclinations for our collective progress.

“We are working closely with security authorities to ensure our Muslim faithful have a peaceful celebration.”