Plateau state Commissioner for Information and Communication of Information Plateau State,Musa Ashoms has lauded the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau state council for for her effort aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and unity between Muslims and Christians in the State.
The Commissioner was speaking at a one day maiden lecture organized by the NUJ Plateau Council with the titled “Beyond the Holy Month” held at its Secretariat in Jos, on Saturday.
He said the Plateau State government is pleased with the initiatives of the NUJ in organizing the lecture especially at this Ramadan with the aim at bringing together in unity citizens from across religious beliefs.
Musa who was also the Chairman of the Ramadan lecture described the effort made by members of the forth estate of the realm as commendable, and urged for more of such engagements.
In his presentation, the guest speaker who is also the Deputy Imam, Fibre Mosque Jos, Sheik Omar Farouq Mohammad, noted that Islam believes in humanity and unity of all being irrespective of faith or beliefs.
Speaking on the spirituality essence of Ramadan to Muslims, which he refered to as obligatory, explained that fasting creates cleansing spiritually, physically and also has health benefits.
Sheikh Muhammad encouraged citizens to read the holy books as a means to strengthened their faith.
According to the islamic cleric the Qu’ran recognizes Jesus Christ right from birth, maintaining that the account shows that both faith have many vital spiritual beliefs in common.
The guest speaker however called on Muslims and Christians to fast periodically for spiritual growth.
Earlier in a welcome address, Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau council Ayuku Pwaspo, disclosed that the gesture was to reunite Muslims and Christians to embrace one another irrespective religious difference.
She emphasized that “The lecture is a modest contribution of the entire NUJ members in promoting peaceful coexistence and Unity of purpose in society”
While saying that the lecture is aimed at encouraging citizens to practice better habit beyond the Ramadan season, she appreciated all those who made the event a reality.
Patron of the NUJ Plateau State council, who is also the Emir of Wase Alhaji Dr Muhammad Sambo Haruna, expressed gladness with the initiative and said such will go a long way in uniting citizens in the state for more peaceful coexistence.
Represented by one of his senior Council member Adamu Abdullahi, the patron challenged the rich in the society to assist the down trodden who are painfully affected by the increasing economic hardship in Nigeria.
Krestnews t reports that goodwill messages were received from other scholars, including the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Plateau State Governor, Gyang Bere, Special guests and well wishes.