By Daniel Tyokua
The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Hon.Christopher Maikalangu has felicitated Muslims in the Council on the occasion of the Eid- el- Maulud celebrations with a call on them to promote peace.
He urged them to adhere to the cardinal principle of peace upon which the religion of Islam is built.
Maikalangu equally enjoined Muslims and other residents of the Council to join Nigerians from across the country to reflect deeply on the role they can play individually and collectively to build a nation of which they can be proud.
A statement by the chairman’s media aide, Kinsley Madaki, said: “we must eschew people no matter our political, religious and tribal differences and we should in no way recognize or resort to violence or promotion of anarchy in settling our differences.
“Therefore, there is the need for us to imbibe the true meaning and virtues of sacrifice, patience, tolerance and fellowship in our relationships and dealings with fellow residents and all Nigerians”
Maikalangu then urged residents to always embrace dialogue in settling differences and reject attempts by unpatriotic individuals or groups to incite unrest which he said is always counter-productive.
He also reminded residents that the Federal Capital Territory was built on a foundation of unity and tolerance for all Nigerians, and emphasized that as residents, they are obliged to imbibe and practice these principles
The Chairman, also used the opportunity to restate the commitment of the Council’s administration to the provision of adequate security during the Maulud celebrations and also appealed to residents to always cooperate with the security agencies at all times by providing useful information that will assist them in the discharge of their responsibilities.
