The Kaduna State Government recently organised special prayers for the peace, stability, and economic prosperity of Nigeria at the Sultan Bello mosque. This event was part of the 66th Independence Day celebration, which will conclude with a parade on October 1st. The prayers were led by the Deputy Chief Imam, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu, after the Jumaat prayer. Several senior government officials, including the Secretary to Kaduna State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Muázu Meyere, and numerous Muslim faithful attended the event.
During the prayers, Malam Abdullahi Aliyu prayed to Allah to grant President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani the wisdom and guidance needed to steer the affairs of the country and Kaduna State respectively. He also called on political leaders and citizens to uphold trust, truthfulness, and integrity to drive national development. The Deputy Chief Imam reminded everyone that political office and worldly power are temporary and that God tests individuals with trust, wealth, families, and positions to see how they manage them with honesty, truthfulness, and fairness.
Malam Abdullahi emphasized that honesty is a divine obligation applicable in both governance and commercial activities. He stated that individuals must evaluate their actions and ask if there is trust and truthfulness in them. According to him, maintaining trust elevates a person's status in this world, while betraying trust has severe consequences. The Deputy Chief Imam also noted that a person's good deeds are what accompany them to the grave, not their wealth or position.
The Kaduna State Government has lined up several activities to mark the 66th Independence Day celebration. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed that an inter-denominational church service will be held at Living Faith Church, Barnawa, on Sunday. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr James Kanyip, will represent the Governor at the event.
The inter-denominational church service is part of the countdown to the Independence Day celebration. Malam Ahmed Maiyaki further stated that the climax of the series of events will be an official parade at Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna. Governor Uba Sani will preside over the parade on Thursday, October 1.
The Kaduna State Government's events aim to promote unity and celebrate Nigeria's independence. The special prayers at Sultan Bello mosque and the inter-denominational church service demonstrate the government's efforts to involve people from different faiths in the celebrations. The official parade on October 1 will mark the culmination of the events.
The Deputy Chief Imam's message during the prayers emphasized the importance of trust, truthfulness, and integrity in governance and daily life. His words serve as a reminder to leaders and citizens to prioritize these values for the country's development and progress.
Key points
- The Kaduna State Government organised special prayers for peace and prosperity at Sultan Bello mosque.
- An inter-denominational church service will be held at Living Faith Church, Barnawa, on Sunday.
- The official parade will take place at Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna, on October 1.
