The Chief Imam of Uyo Central Mosque, Alhaji Bello Tahiru Mohammed has urged all Nigerians irrespective of religious or ethnic differences to coexist and live in peace with one another.
Mohammed stated this after the Eid-el-fitr prayers Thursday to mark the end of Ramadan.
The spiritual leader noted that development would elude Nigeria if the citizens do not stay in peace with one another.
He urged all Muslim faithful and indeed members of other religions to continue to pray for Nigeria and leaders for wisdom and protection to lead the nation.
“We call on all Muslims to continue with the steadfastness, the attitude they exhibit during the month of Ramadan, by abstaining from doing things that are not right, things that can harm fellow human beings.
“They should sustain the lessons learned during the Ramadan by giving alms to the needy and have compassion to the less privileged.
“When you love your fellow human beings as you love yourself, that makes you a complete faithful,” Mohammed said.
The chief imam urged Nigerian leaders and all those in position of authority to be fair, just and remained incorruptible while discharging their duties.
The cleric added that as religious leaders, they would continue to take the challenges confronting the nation to God in prayers, until the country witnesses the desired peace.
“People in position of authority should be fair, just and incorruptible. This attitude will bring peace in the country.
“We pray for peaceful coexistence among Muslims and non Muslims because our religion teaches us to live in peace wherever we found ourselves
“We pray for the unity of this country and the good health of our leaders and wisdom to lead this country aright with justice and fairness,” he said.
