Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called on residents to intensify prayers for peace and stability in Zamfara and across Nigeria as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.
In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, the governor congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the festival, which commemorates sacrifice, obedience and devotion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
Lawal urged residents, particularly pilgrims performing Hajj, to continue praying for lasting peace, security and progress in the state.
According to him, the state government has continued to record progress in the fight against banditry, leading to the gradual return of displaced communities to their ancestral homes.
The governor cited the recent resettlement of thousands of internally displaced persons in Fegin Kanawa Village in Gusau Local Government Area after more than a year of displacement.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of displaced persons and sustaining efforts aimed at restoring peace in affected communities.
Lawal noted that collective prayers and support from residents remained vital to ongoing security and peace-building efforts across the state.
He also wished Muslims a peaceful Eid al-Adha celebration and later joined worshippers for Eid prayers at the Gusau Central Eid Prayer Ground.
