by By Hope Obeten
The Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the State, as the Ummah joined their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s eid-el-kabeer.
He expressed gratitude to Almighty God for allowing them witness and celebrate this auspicious holy festival as they perform the rite of animal sacrifices as commanded by the Almighty Allah.
The Speaker in a hajj message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Hope Obeten enjoined the Muslim Ummah in the State to remain prayerful and use the holy period to show love to one another and offer helping hands to neighbours and the needy.
Eteng Williams expressed optimism that the challenges confronting the State in particular and the country as a whole would soon be over as government is doing everything possible within the ambit of the law to address them.
”There is the need for a collective effort in nation building that is hinged on patriotism, peace, growth and development as well as continued corporate existence of the country.”
He also Urged Muslim faithful to imbibed the significance attached to the festive period to make more sacrifices toward nation building in order to complement the effort of the government.
The Speaker also commended the Governor, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade for providing a peaceful, conducive environment for all citizens and residents of the state to cohabit irrespective of their religion, tribe or ethnic coloration.
