Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has felicitated with the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah festival, assuring more government support for security, agriculture, and infrastructural development.
He said the Eid lessons of sacrifice, charity and love should be embraced and extended to neighbours, brothers and friends irrespective of political, religious and cultural differences.
Buni described the Eid Mubarak festival as yet another opportunity for the people at home and the pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to continue praying for the security, stability, and prosperity of Yobe state and Nigeria.
The Governor assured that his administration would dedicate more resources, time, and energy in the next two years to improving sustainable security, agriculture, and infrastructural development.
He urged the people to take advantage of the rainy season to engage in agriculture for food security and economic prosperity.
Buni, however, advised communities in riverine and flood-prone areas to be cautious and heed advice issued by relevant authorities against flooding during the rainy season.
Buni commended the people of the state for their resilience, support, and cooperation in government policies and programmes, which inspired his government to record achievements across the state.
“l wish to dedicate the successes of this administration to your generous support and understanding. Together, we shall achieve more to improve the lives of our people” Gov. Buni said.
He commended officers and men of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, Vigilantes, and hunter groups for their resilience and commitment to improving security in the state.
“We should continue to cooperate and support the security agencies with credible and timely information to promote proactive approach to collectively fight against insecurity” he advised.
The Governor prayed and wished the people of the state and Nigeria, a peaceful and memorable Sallah celebration, with a call on parents to be vigilant on their children, and warned motorists against reckless driving during the celebration
