- As Asaba Chief Imam Urges Selfless Service To Mankind
By Christy Aboghe
As Muslims in Delta State Joined others nationwide to celebrate Sallah, yesterday, the Chief Imam of the Federal College of Education Central Mosque, Asaba, Dr. Adekola Yinusa has enjoined mankind to cultivate the habit of rendering selfless services to their community and humanity.
The cleric said this shortly after the Eid-el- Kabir prayer at the mosque in Asaba
He said irrespective of their religion, they should have a good legacy for themselves and for a greater tomorrow,
Dr Yinusa frowned at Nigerians who out of greed and selfishness do not really want to do anything as a legacy for themselves now or for their family in future.
He advised those in the seat of power to allow their positions reflect in what they do to people.
Speaking on the annual Islamic celebration, he said it was the festival of sacrifice, to commemorate what the legacy Prophet Abraham left for mankind as a result of what transpired between himself and his son, Ishmael.
This, he said, was a far cry to what Prophet Abraham left as father of nations to mankind.
He advised all to have a change of heart, when it comes to rendering selfless services.
The cleric also commended the infrastructural development of the state government and called for more.
….As Muslims In Aniocha North Celebrate
By Chijioke Oye
Muslems faithful in Aniocha NorthLocal Gpoernment Area, Delta State, celebrated the Eid-El-Kabir, yesterday, and prayed for a long lasting peace in the Nation, while commending the Chairman of the council, Hon. Emma Chinye for restoring security in the area.
Speaking during the Jumat prayers, Alhaji Aliyu Mustapha commended Hon. Emma Chinye, member representing Aniocha North in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Munir Ned Nwoko for their various supports to the people.
Meanwhile, Mallam Mustapha Muhammed pointed out that the most significance of the celebration is to have a pure heart, free of guilt and ready for reconciliation before any faithful could slaughter ram for sacrifice.
Muhammed also said that it was time to share love, gifts to those who do not have, and extend a hand of fellowship to the vulnerable, while he prayed for long lasting peace in the nation.
He appealed to leaders to foster measures to curb insecurity in the nation, admonishing the youths, especially Arewa youths to shun evil ways and embrace good character, shun criminality and be focus to their meaningful endeavours.
While fielding questions from newsmen, the Aniocha North Arewa Leader, Sariki, Alhaji Isiaka Muhammed called on Arewa youths to stay away from troubles, reconcile with their neighbours and extend a hand of fellowship to others.
He appealed to them to maintain the peaceful co-existence between the host communities and the Arewa people, while he prayed for the peace in Nigeria, Delta State and Aniocha North Local Government Area.
