Ramadan: Gov. Eno Tasks Muslims On Peaceful Co-existence
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged members of the Muslim faithful to ensure they continue to coexist peacefully with other state residents.
The Governor gave the charge on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, when he hosted the community for an Iftar (breaking of fast) at the Hilltop Mansion, Uyo.
He noted that the state is unique for its hospitality and has peacefully coexisted with all its non-indigenes, stressing that such a spirit must be maintained across the board.
“I want to thank you especially for the peace that you have promoted in the state and your sense of responsibility for always stepping in to work with us in resolving misunderstandings between the herdsmen and our farmers. We all should know that nobody’s business should affect another so that we can live together harmoniously and happily.”
The governor appreciated the community for giving the state government the opportunity to share in the breaking of the fast, stressing that it has become almost a tradition for him to identify with them during Ramadan.
“We thank you so much for allowing us the privilege to share the moment and the blessings with you because every fasting is a period of blessing not just for you that are fasting but also for the land, the State, the Nation, and this year tallies with the Christian Lent where so many prayers have been offered to God for our overall well-being.”
The governor disclosed that his relationship with the Muslim community predated the present government and that he has always had the predisposition to relate with people from various backgrounds, irrespective of religion, tribe, culture, or political or social persuasions.
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“I grew up in the barracks, with a background of not minding or knowing where you are from. Honestly, most of my friends and my business associates are Muslims, notably from the North. I am always after the quality of service that you can offer me, not after where you come from. So, we thank you for standing by us and supporting us even during the 2023 governorship elections.”
On the constitution of the State’s Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, the Governor directed the leadership of the Muslim community to submit seven names of their members, including two indigenes, to represent them on the board.
Earlier, the Chairman of the League of Imams in Akwa Ibom State, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq, expressed delight to see the State Governor joining them to break the Ramadan fast.
He described the gesture as a demonstration of sincerity, friendliness and concern over their welfare and spiritual affinity and used the occasion to pronounce Allah’s blessings upon the governor and his administration.
Islamic leaders including the Chairman, Board of Trustees, State Council of Islamic Affairs Alhaji Hassan Sadauki; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Non-Indigene Affairs, Mr Emmanuel Ogbole; and Special Assistant on Arewa Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Iliya, also spoke at the event attended by the State Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, State Chairman of the PDP, Elder Aniekan Akpan, members of the State Executive Council, and other personalities.
