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From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has urged Nigerians to repent and intensify prayers to end the lingering insecurity bedevilling the country.
He stated this at a Walima (Dinner) organised to celebrate “Kebbi @ 31” held at the Presidential Lodge, Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
The Walima, which was organised by the Kebbi State Government, drew Ulamas from different Islamic sects to preach and offer special prayers for the restoration of peace across Nigeria.
Bagudu, who was represented by Alhaji Babale Umar-Yauri, Secretary to Kebbi State Government (SSG), said the state government decided to celebrate the 31st anniversary in a different way.
“We decided to invite Ulamas to preach to us, remind us about Almighty God and pray for peace to reign across Nigeria,” he said.
The governor lamented that banditry, rape and kidnapping were alien vices infiltrated into Nigeria, assuring that with prayers, they would soon be a thing of the past.
Bagudu observed that the herculean task leaders faced was something people should pity them for, hence the need for people to understand that the work “is not as easy as one thinks.”
While appreciating the Ulamas for their contribution to the success of the state, Bagudu appealed to them to sustain the tempo.
Earlier, several Ulamas who preached at the Walima reminded people as well as leaders of the need to be mindful of their responsibilities.
