By joshua 
Eid El Kabir: Sen. Ohere harps on unity as Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
Sen. Ohere
As Nigerians Join their counterparts all over the world in celebrating the 2025 Eid El Kabir, Sen. Abubakar Ohere, has called on Kogites to make the needed sacrifices and work for the unity and progress of the State.
Sen. Ohere in his Eid-el-Kabir message said, “I extend warm greetings and felicitations to you all as we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
The former Senator in a statement issued to Newsmen, said no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of rancour, called on the people to embrace the present administration of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo, pointing out that the administration has shown irrevocable comments in well-being of the people of the State.
“For us in Kogi State, we are proud to have Gov. Ododo piloting the affairs of the State, with remarkable milestone achievements like never before”
” I’m glad that the choice made by former Gov Yahaya Bello is yielding the desired results with verifiable achievements in all the sectors of the State economy”
“I also congratulate Nigerians who have been able to undertake the Hajj this year in fulfillment of their religious obligations. As they undergo the rites of the Hajj in the Holy Land, and celebrate the Feast of Sacrifice here at home, I urge our Islamic faithful to offer special prayers for peace, harmony, unity, security and progress in our State”.
“I also implore them, as always, to find time in the midst of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to meditate on the immense benefits our State can derive from a greater exhibition by its people of piety, honesty, selflessness, tolerance, peaceful co-existence with others, equity, fairness and justice for all, which are an integral part of the message of the Holy Prophet.”
He said: “I will continue to promote and encourage the teachings of these commendable virtues of Islam and other religious beliefs in the knowledge that a greater manifestation of such virtues and ideals by our people will stand our country and State in very good stead as we strive to overcome the challenges of development and build a great nation.
“I will also remain very proactive in promoting actions deemed necessary for the unity, restoration and sustenance of peace in all parts of our State.
Sen. Ohere Congratulated Gov Usman Ahmed Ododo and former Gov Yahaya Bello for witnessing this year’s Eid el Kabir, expressed optimism that working collectively with the Governor and his predecessor, the State will arrive it destination amidst peace and prosperity.
The former Senator called on faithful to celebrate the Eid el Kabir celebration in Modesty, pointing out that the lessons of the celebration should not be lost in the merry making.