Oyo hasn\u2019t lifted restriction on public gathering affecting churches, mosques \u2014 Seyi Makinde<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nHe called on Muslims to replicate the life of kindness, love, tolerance, peace and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad.<\/p>\n
The Minister expressed concern about the spate of ethnic conflicts that have resurfaced in some parts of northern Nigeria in recent times.<\/p>\n
He advised Nigerians to see themselves as a single entity and thus learn to tolerate one another despite their ethnic and religious differences.<\/p>\n
Aregbesola assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari \u201cis fully committed to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians.\u201d<\/p>\n
He commended the security agencies for the successes so far recorded in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast.<\/p>\n
The minister, however, called on Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of COVID-19 and also stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.<\/p>\n
Aregbesola reminded Muslims to always obey constituted authorities as stated in the Glorious Qu\u2019ran 4:59 where Allah says: \u2018O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger, and those charged with authority among you.<\/p>\n
\u2018If ye differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allah and His Messenger, if ye do believe in Allah and the Last Day: That is best, and most suitable for final determination\u2019.<\/p>\n
The minister wished all Muslims a happy Eidul -Fitr celebration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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