By Abbanobi Eku Onyekachi
Abuja
Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I Jibrin, has urged fellow Muslims to use the occasion of Maulud to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Senator Barau, in a message to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), signed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, described the noble Prophet as a role model to all.
The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, 16th September, as a public holiday in commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet.
He said: “As we celebrate the birthday of our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW), let us reflect on his virtues and teachings and follow his examples in our daily activities. Let us imbibe the lessons of compassion, peace and support for one another as preached by our noble Prophet,’’ he said.
He reiterated the National Assembly’s commitment to continue to enact the necessary legislation to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in tackling the country’s challenges. Senator Barau, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, urged the Muslim community and all Nigerians to continue to pray for peace, stability and prosperity in the country, stressing the importance of unity in overcoming the challenges the nation faces.
