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Maulud: AkinOsa urges Muslims to pray for peace, unity 


The Special Assistant to governor on Egbeda-Ona Ara Federal Constituency has urged Muslims to use the Maulud period to pray for the peace, unity and stability in Oyo State and the country as a whole.

The Special Assistant made the call in a statement issued through his media Assistant  in ibadan.
 
AkinOsa said the call was imperative for the Muslims to dedicate the Maulud celebrations and pray for peaceful coexistence in Oyo state both among the Politicians and the masses too.

“Maulud is the period to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, we should use this blessful period and offer special prayers for our dear State.

 
“Let us seek for divine intervention to guide our land especially Oyo state to completely end kidnapping and other forms of crimes affecting the state and other parts of the country.

“Nigerians, irrespective of our differences should work together to ensure one peaceful country,” he said.


AkinOsa also urged the youths to shun violence and acts capable of disrupting the peace, stressing that they should be disciplined, law abiding, loyal, patriotic and support government programmes.

“It is good for the youths to embrace viable programmes initiated by Engr Seyi Makinde's administration for sustainable social and economic development in the country.”

AkinOsa further commended Gov. Seyi  for Initiating the immediate employment of 5000 youths across the nooks cranes of Oyo adding that the gesture would enable the youths more engaged to avoid idleness that might lead them to crime 

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