By Pamela Eboh
The Muslim community in Anambra State earlier on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 paid a Sallah homage to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia.
Speaking at the event, the Muslim delegation led by Alhaji Sani Onyeabo Ejoh, who is the vice president General/chairman, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), in the state
expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded them, saying that they were at his residence to pay the usual traditional Sallah homage to him as the father and leader of the state.
He congratulated the governor on his recent award by Champion Newspapers as the Governor of the year on Infrastructure and rural development, as well as his recognition by the Leadrship Score Card magazine on Growth and Development of Democracy in Nigeria, 2023.
Alhaji Ejoh also commended Soludo on his efforts on security as well as other Infrastructural development in the state.
While urging the governor to keep the light shinning, the leader of the delegation also commended the media for finding Mr. Governor worthy of the laudable awards.
He used the occasion to plead with the governor to reconstitute the Anambra State Pilgrims Welfare board.
Responding, Governor Soludo thanked the delegation and commended them for a successful Sallah celebration.
He advised that Nigerians should not lose sight of the significance of the lessons accrued to the special occasion, which he named to include, sacrifices, living in unity and having faith in Almighty Allah.
Governor Soludo also harped on the issue of unity in diversity, saying that our diversity remains our greatest strength.
He said, “Unity in diversity is our strength. We must maximise our unity as our strength to build a stronger and better society.”
Governor Soludo also used the occasion to inaugurate the pilgrims board and called on Nigerians to live in harmony and continue to support the government at various levels
Other members of the delegation include, Alhaji Garba Haruna, Sarkìn Hausawa Awka, Alhaji Yushau Ilyasu, Sarkin Hausawa. Onitsha, Alhaji Abdul Rasaki Olaham, Oba Yoruba Kabiyesi, Awka, Gidado Siddiki, Sarkin Fulani Deputy Gen, Miyetti Allah, MACBAN Ach Bashir Mohammed Modibbo and Onwumelu Musa Hamza.
On the side of the government were the Chief of Staff, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, Bar JPC Aneto, Mr Patrick Estate Onyedum, and Beverly Ikpeazu, Commissioner for special Duties, among others.
