Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), Kebbi State Council has expressed its profound gratitude to Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu over his support to journalists in the state during this year's Sallah Festival.
NUJ in a statement signed by its Council Secretary, Comrade Ahmed Idris on behalf of journalists in the state thanked Governor Bagudu for what it described as his continued support to members of the council in kebbi State.
"You have shown good leadership in the way you directed affairs of Kebbi State and your unflinching support to members of the NUJ in kebbi State. May Allah continue to protect you and give you more wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state" the statement said.
While felicitating with the Muslim Ummah, Kebbi State Governor, council members and the entire people of the state on this year's Eid-el-Kabir celebration, it urged Muslims to spread the act of kindness particularly to the weak and less privileged in the society irrespective of ethnicity and religious background.
It also enjoined Muslims to uphold the teachings of the Holy Prophet in their dealings with Muslims and non Muslims in the state.
The council said sallah celebration was a clarion call to imbibe the lessons of the season such as sacrifice, selfless service to Allah and humanity as well because its the sincere commitment to righteous conducts in both private and public life.
"Eid-el-Kabir teaches us to be patient and prayerful and never lose hope in live. Prophet Abraham did not only pray for a righteous son, he was persistent in his prayers and had absolute trust and faith in Allah even at over eighty years of age. We must not relent in our prayers for survival and survival from whatever challenge we face as individual or state, it said.
It commended journalists in kebbi State for their resilience in the practice of responsible journalism. It urged them to be steadfast despite the harsh economic challenges facing them in the state. It urged them to remain prayerful and continue to contribute their quota selflessly in tackling the societal problems.
