Ramadan: Taraba State Governor-Elect, Kefas Agbu Sends Message To Muslims

By Oluwatosin Alex

The Governor-Elect of Taraba state, Dr. Agbu Kefas has sent a felicitation message to Muslims in the state as they mark the beginning of their Ramadan fasting today Thursday, 23rd Of March, 2023.

In a statement from his office earlier this morning, Dr. Agbu Kefas prayed that the act of fasting, prayers and almsgiving bear fruit and bring peace into the lives of the Muslims as they embark on the spiritual exercise.

He noted that fasting, as a sacred spiritual exercise, is one of the five pillars of Islam and is meant to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful. Therefore, He called on Muslims to ensure they stick to the essence of fasting by remembering the less privileged in the society just as it is stipulated in the Holy Quran.

Furthermore, Dr. Agbu Kefas reiterated his promise to run an all-inclusive government, while assuring the Muslim communities of his commitment to their course.

‘’ With the sighting of the crescent moon, the holy month of Ramadan commences.

‘’’I extend my heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Taraba and Nigeria as a whole, for a blessed Ramadan. May the act of fasting, prayers, and almsgiving bear fruit in your lives, bringing peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones.’’

‘’Fasting is a sacred spiritual exercise and one of the five pillars of Islam; it is meant to remind Muslims of the less fortunate and to reinforce the need to be thankful. I want to urge us not to forget the less privileged in the society during this season.’’

‘’My promise to run an all-inclusive government remains intact and I want to remind you once again that I remain committed to the course of the Muslim communities in Taraba.’’

‘’May God bless and strengthen you all during this holy month as we engage in fasting and prayer.’’