Ramadan: Pray for unity, Plateau Senator urges Muslim faithful
By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos
The Senator representing Plateau South at the National Assembly, Prof. Nora Ladi Dadu’ut, has urged Muslim faithful in her constituency to use the period of this year’s Ramadan to pray for peace,
security and God’s intervention in tackling the challenges confronting the nation.
In a statement to mark the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting season she enjoined all Muslim faithful in her Zone to rededicate themselves to the true ideals of Islam as a religion of peace.
She urged Muslims to remember the Holy Month as a period of fasting, sober reflection, self-discipline and sacrifice.
“As people of faith, we should dedicate ourselves to more prayers during the Ramadan to seek divine intervention and guidance for our leaders.”
Dadu’ut also called for love, unity, peace, harmony and tolerance among Nigerians.
She called on religious leaders to use the occasion of the Ramadan to preach peace, tolerance and unity among Nigerians.
“We should see ourselves as a people with common dreams and aspirations for a greater Nigeria that is full of love, tolerance, unity and prosperity.
“We have no other country but Nigeria. As such, we should work to unify and strengthen our dear country,” she said.
The Senator further urged citizens of Plateau south and Nigeria “not to despair but to remain steadfast in the firm conviction that with courage, determination, focus and collective will, the country will ultimately overcome its present travails and emerge prosperous and peaceful once more.”
She also commended the Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong for his efforts at ensuring that lasting peace is restored in Plateau .
Dadu’ut further said that she is ever willing to work to better the lives of citizens of Plateau South as well as partner with relevant stakeholders to make the zone better.
