The Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin
Obaseki, on Wednesday, disclosed that his administration would
expedite the constitution of a Hajj Committee and a Muslim Welfare
Board to facilitate the creation of a structure for Muslims intending
to travel for the Hajj, this year.
He made this revelation as he broke the
Ramadan fast with eminent Edo Imams at the Government House in Benin
City where he also declared that his government would build a strong
and united state, and engender safety and security to contribute to
the economic development of the state.
Communing with the religious leaders,
he said: “This is a night of fellowship with our Muslim brothers,
as we join them in prayers during this period. I thank you for taking
time out to come and break your fast here in Government House. We are
happy to receive you and we will continue to join you in prayers.
Know that Allah in his infinite mercies will speedily answer our
prayers".
Meanwhile, he called on them to pray
for the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, as well as for the
sustenance of the nation’s peace, and above all, for the continued
peace of the state while the Chief Imam of Benin Central Mosque,
Alhaji Abdulfatai Enabulele, thanked the governor for the warm
reception accorded the delegation.
The religious leader said: “We want
to thank you for the food items you distributed to our Muslim
brothers and sisters during this period across the state. We appeal
to you to approve a space for us here in Government House where we
can observe our five times daily prayers.”
Enabulele also expressed satisfaction
with the Obaseki-led administration’s performance, saying a prayer
for the sustenance of development under his government and for Edo
State at large.
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