Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other leaders as they address the nation’s challenges.
Governor Zulum made this appeal on Sunday while speaking to Borno pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the importance of intensified prayers for peace in Nigeria, particularly in Borno State. “We have intensified prayers for peace to reign in Nigeria, particularly Borno State. I have also called on Nigerians to pray for our leaders, beginning with His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and all other leaders,” he said.
Zulum highlighted the need for unity and patience as the Tinubu administration works to address the country’s numerous problems. “We have no other country than Nigeria. Therefore, I want to emphasize that people should pray for the progress and development of Nigeria and for our economy to grow,” he stated.
He further urged Nigerians to be patient and allow the Tinubu administration time to implement its policies. “I want to call on Nigerians to be patient; let us give some more time to this administration. We must put our heads together and ensure Nigeria remains one indivisible entity. Things will never be feasible without the support of all and sundry,” he added.
Governor Zulum also stressed the importance of religious tolerance and unity for the nation’s progress. “Nigeria is a big country of multiple tribes, with two main religions, Islam and Christianity. Islam does not condone any form of hatred towards the other religion; Islam requires simple coexistence between Muslims and non-Muslims,” he explained. “For Nigeria to move forward, there is one very important thing we must consider: unity of purpose. Therefore, I call on all pilgrims here to eschew violence and embrace each other so that we can move forward.”
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum expressed his concern over the recent vandalization of electricity towers along the Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, which has disrupted power supply to Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. He reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the hardships faced by the people of Borno, including issues related to electricity disruptions caused by the destruction of the T193 and T194 towers.
“The Borno State Government under my leadership will do everything possible to ease the hardship Borno people face. The problem of power remains a major concern in Borno State; I was told that after rehabilitation of the towers initially destroyed, two of them were destroyed again. This is not an easy task, but I want our people to continue to pray and be patient; both the state and the federal governments are working to establish a sustainable energy supply to Borno State,” Zulum said.
He also commended the Borno State 2024 hajj committee for their dedication to the welfare of the pilgrims throughout the hajj exercise.
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