By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated the Muslim faithful as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud which marks the birth of Prophet Mohammed

The governor in a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, said: "As the occasion set aside to commemorate the birth of Prophet Mohammed, I warmly felicitate with Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe in marking this very significant day.

"The occasion calls for us to again reflect deeply on the exemplary life of the Holy Prophet and his message of love, peace, tolerance and justice.

"On this special occasion, I call on the people to emulate this exemplary life of the Prophet by imbibing the virtues of love, tolerance, justice and peaceful coexistence in our quest to building a virile and united nation."

Soludo also used the occasion to call on Ndi Anambra to join hands with his administration to build a liveable and prosperous homeland, by promoting law and order at all times.

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