By: Odieh Ramon, Yenagoa.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad was a time for Muslim faithful to practice his teachings on unity, compassion and peace.

The Bayelsa Governor gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to adherents of Islam in the state and the country.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, Governor Duri noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud was a celebration of love and the virtues of sacrifice.

He enjoined them to always strive for practical love, be their brother’s keeper and ensure peaceful co-existence with others.

“As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.

“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested at a season as this.

“On this celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria.

“May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and to our state.

“Barka da Sallah!”