Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has said those expecting Nigeria’s break up will be disappointed.
In his goodwill message to Muslims at Eid- El-Kabir, the Governor advised Nigerians to begin to see light at the end of the tunnel for the nation’s economic and political growth.
The message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemedo reads:
“As Muslims in the Country and in Imo in particular join their Muslim brothers and Sisters all over the World to Celebrate Eid – El – Kabir, the Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has called for serious prayers for the Oneness and Progress of the nation, than they had done in the Past.
The governor also called for prayers for the leaders and for genuine love among Nigerians irrespective of their tribes and religion, and noted that with honest prayers, the nation would come out stronger and more United from its Current Challenges.
The governor remarked that no nation had achieved greatness and Prosperity without going through certain Challenges in the process and concluded that Nigeria’s Case would not be different.
According to the governor, those expecting that the Country would divide will be disappointed and then advised Nigerians to begin to see light at the end of the tunnel for the nation’s economic and political growth.
The governor said, this is not the right time for hate Speeches or to apportion blame for any reason against one another, but time for tolerance and understanding among Nigerians.
The governor prays and wishes President Mohammadu Buhari and all the Muslims in the country a memorable Eid-El-Kabir.
He assured the Muslims in the state that Imo people would continue to live in peace with them and would continue to treat them as their brothers and Sisters.