Mutfwang Greets Muslims on Eid-El-Maulud, Urges Peaceful Coexistence 

‎The Executive Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Maulud, a day to honor the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

‎In a good will message to the Ummah, Governor Mutfwang implored the Muslim faithful to use the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on the exemplary life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, particularly his virtues of peace, justice, compassion, tolerance and respect for people of different faiths.

‎The Governor in his remarks commended the Jos Annual Maulud Committee of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) for adopting the theme, “Emulating the Prophetic Way of Peace, Mutual Respect and Religious Freedom,” noting that it aptly captures the values required to strengthen peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding in a diverse society.

‎He urged the Muslim faithful to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace, unity and the security of Plateau State, while calling on citizens to reject violence and all forms of hatred that threaten the peaceful coexistence of communities.

‎Governor Mutfwang further reaffirmed the commitment of his administration, under the “Time Is Now” agenda, to providing an enabling environment where every citizen can freely practise his or her faith without hindrance.

 He also assured the people that the government would continue to take decisive measures against criminals seeking to disrupt the peace and stability of the State.