Vice President Kashim Shettima and Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Eid day joined thousands of Muslim faithful at Ramat Square in Maiduguri for the two-unit Eid prayer marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fast.
The prayers were held peacefully at the main Eid ground as well as other designated prayer locations across Borno State, under heavy security presence.
In his Sallah message delivered after the sermon by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Shettiima Mamman Saleh, Vice President Shettima urged residents to sustain unity, peace, and harmonious coexistence across the state and the country.
He also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, stressing that efforts to defeat insurgency would continue decisively.
The Imam Idaini, in his sermon, encouraged worshippers to sustain the spiritual lessons of Ramadan, maintain charity through zakatul fitr, and observe six days of fasting in Shawwal in order to attain greater divine rewards.
Governor Zulum, in his own Sallah message, called on citizens to renew their spiritual dedication towards building a safer, more stable, and prosperous Borno State.
He praised the resilience, courage, and commitment of residents supporting peace-building efforts despite years of challenges linked to the Boko Haram insurgency.
The Eid gathering attracted several dignitaries, including the Shehu of Borno, Shehu Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Almin El-Kanemi; Deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur; APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Mohammed Ali Ndume; and Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan (SAN), Minister of State for Regional Development.
Also present were members of the National Assembly, the Borno State House of Assembly, former deputy governors, the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, APC leaders, and other senior government officials.
