By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

All Progressives Congress (APC) Leader in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Sheikh Ibrahim Jibrin, says peaceful co-existence, high level religious tolerance is panacea to all round development.

Sheik Jibrin in a statement to mark the Islamic New year, Ist of Muharram 1443H, prayed for the guidance and blessings of the entire Muslim Ummah in the new year.

He appealed to Muslims in Igala land by extension in Kogi state to continue to pray fervently for peace, progress and development of the state.

He urged the Muslim faithful to be guided with the way and manner we relate with one another, as a reflection of our true practice of the religion.

The party leader stressed the need for harmonious coexistence among the Muslims and Christians in quest for an egalitarian society, wishing them many more years in good faith and healthy environment.

“Today is 1st of Muharram 1443H.

“I wish the entire Muslim Ummah a happy new Islamic year as well as Allah’s guidance and blessings.

“I urge Muslim in Igala Land and Kogi State in General to continue pray for peace and progress.

“The only way our prayers for the New Year will be meaningful in our lives as a Muslim is if we allow the solemnity of this unique month to influence our thoughts and actions in relating with one another.

“I urge all faith in Igala Land and Kogi State in general to continue to maintain harmonious inter-faith relations, for the attainment of the desired peace without which we cannot achieve good governance.

“Happy New Year once again to all Muslims worldwide.”

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