Krestnews.com reports that it has been all showers of praises as member representing Akwanga, Nasarawa Eggon, Wamba Federal Constituency, Rep. Jeremiah Umaru hosted the very first of its kind Mauludi to thank Allah and the Muslim Ummah for the successes achieved since his election and for their kind support to him in the past one year in office, saying it is Allah that made it possible.
Speaking at the ceremony which has. stirred positive comments from the Muslim Community drawn from the various towns and villages that make up the federal constituency, Reps Umaru tasks Muslims on imbibing the good virtues and spiritual legacies of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH).
Rep. Umaru was speaking at the we attended programme and first of its kind by a Christian on Saturday in Akwanga was organised for the commemoration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad PBUH, where he urged Muslims to be their brothers’ keepers, saying such will promote peace and sustainable development not just in the constituency, the State but the country as a whole..
A statement issued by the Reps media directorate explained that the event was organised and proudly sponsored by the Honourable Member and was attended by creme de le creme of the Muslim community, cabinet members, Islamic scholars, religious organisations; and party stalwarts
Rep Umaru said “As your representative, we strive to be fair to every segment of the society in the belief that all of us are from Adam and Adam is from dust. We make no negative distinctions on the basis of faith or class. This is why our programmes executed with public funds are blind to political divides.
If we will see and treat ourselves as brothers and avoid things that can tear us apart, subjugate, or hurt one another under whatever guise, peace and sustainable development will envelope our Constituency and our future generations will be proud of us all” he said.
The Honourable Member’s early arrival for the programme and his active participation did not go unnoticed, with the Muslim community commending his exemplary character, especially of his developmental strides which are both physical and spiritual as well as his fairness in bringing
Krestnews.com also reports that Members of Constituency were visibly filled with sense of satisfaction and happily that he was the first politician to organise such an all-important event many have ignored.
A cross section of people talked to call on other politicians to emulate the pace-setting example demonstrated by the federal lawmaker to promote tolerance and religion harmony.smong.people of different living together in the constituency.
Krestnews.com also reports that similar event organised for members of the Christian faith held earlier on Friday which also not witnessed large turned but equally received commendation from members of the Christian community living in the constituency, describing it as very impactful and insightful as well as inspiring.