By joshua 
Eid-el-Fitr: Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner, Engr. Bashiru Gegu Congratulate Muslims, Gov. Ododo.
The Kogi State Commissioner For Engr. Bashiru Gegu has congratulated Muslims across the country, particularly in Kogi State and Kogi LGA on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
He called on Muslims as well as all Nigerians to utilise this period to pray fervently for peace and unity in the country.
In a statement issued to Newsmen in Lokoja he urged citizens to use the season to promote national integration, Engr. Bashiru Congratulated Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo and former Gov Yahaya Bello on the auspicious occasion.
“Eid-el-fitr is a time of love and goodwill. It gives us a message to love all and hate none,” he said.
He appealed to Muslims to sustain the lessons of Ramadan and replicate same in their daily lives for a better society.
He advised them not to be carried away by only the pageantry of the Sallah, but to use it for sober reflection.
While emphasising the importance of peace, unity and tolerance among Nigerians, Engr. Bashiru urged everyone to extend hands of support to the needy in the society as well as pray against the current security and economic situation of the country.
The Commissioner said that it was fundamental for the envisaged growth and development to take place, noting that the heterogeneity of the people should be a source of strength rather than conflict.