Mr Gholahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa -II) state constituency of Lagos State has urged Muslims to continue to pray for peace and unity as laid down for their guidance by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Yishawu made the call in a message to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir festival in Lagos on Friday.
Yishawu, Chairman, House Committee on Budget and Appropriation, appealed to Nigerians, especially residents of Lagos state to reflect on the significance of Eid-el-Kabir as they celebrated the 2022 festival.
“I congratulate residents of my constituency, especially the people of Lagos state on the occasion; I pray Allah in his beneficence will be merciful and compassionate toward them and their loved ones.
“I want to encourage all Muslim faithful to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to pray for the peace, security and prosperity of the country,” he said.
The lawmaker also urged Muslims to pray for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun and the general elections in 2023.