Date: 2014-07-17

Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has urged Nigeria Muslims to use Ramadan to pray for the restoration of peaceful co-existence in the country.

The Emir who is also the Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council, gave this advice while speaking with journalists at the Ilorin International Airport, shortly before he departed to Morocco, where he is expected to participate in a World Islamic conference.

The monarch noted that it was expected of all Muslim faithful to serve as models for other religious belief to further promote peaceful co-existence among the entire populace.

“The problem confronting Nigeria emanates from lack of love and mutual respect among the citizens which has in addition culminated into corruption and insecurity of lives and property at all levels.

“Muslims are also expected to express high levels of charity during this period and endeavour to carry it on even after Ramadan so as to facilitate redistribution of wealth in the society.”

Gambari said that there is every need for Nigerians to use this period to pray fervently for our dear nation.