Wike Urges Peace and Tolerance During Eid-el-Maulud

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), conveyed warm greetings to the Muslim community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and across Nigeria in celebration of Eid-el-Maulud, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). In a statement read by Rabi Umar, the FCT deputy director of information, Wike underscored the importance of reflecting on the core virtues of the Prophet's life, including peace, compassion, sacrifice, patience, tolerance, and fellowship.

He urged residents to embody these values in their daily interactions and to use dialogue as a means to resolve differences. Wike reaffirmed the FCTA's commitment to ensuring safety and security during the festive period, encouraging residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting useful information.

He concluded his message by wishing all residents a happy celebration and expressing hope that the lessons of Eid-el-Maulud would foster peace and prosperity in the FCT and Nigeria.