Eid-el-Maulud : Wike tasks Muslims on religious tolerance, peaceful co-existence

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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has called  on Muslims in the State  to use the  celebration  of Eid-el-Maulud  to promote religious tolerance and peaceful co-existence.

The governor made this known on Wednesday in Port Harcourt in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kelvin Ebiri.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the celebration of Eid-el- Maulud marks the birth of Prophet Mohammed.

According to Wike, his administration will continue to promote religious tolerance among residents of the state.

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He advised Muslim faithful to imbibe the virtues of love, peace, communal living and honesty which were qualities of Prophet Mohammed.

The governor, while wishing Muslim faithful a wonderful Eid-el-Maulud, urged them to always pray for the government and people of the state. (NAN)

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