Eid-el-Maulud: Cross River Governor Bassey Otu Rallies Nigerians on Unity, Compassion Amid Economic Strain

In commemoration of this year's Eid-el-Maulud, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah, calling for a renewed commitment to the principles of peace, unity, and mutual co-existence. The Governor, in a statement signed by his media team, urged citizens to utilize the occasion to reflect deeply on the exemplary life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, which are anchored on love, compassion, and patience.

According to official dispatches from the state capital, Calabar, Governor Otu emphasized that Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity, which must be leveraged for national development rather than division. He noted that the virtues of selflessness and charity, which defined the life of the Prophet, are desperately needed today as the nation undergoes a critical phase of socio-economic restructuring.

Governor Otu further assured residents of Cross River State of his administration’s unwavering commitment to securing lives and property. He reiterated that the state remains a welcoming haven for all Nigerians and foreign investors, irrespective of their religious or ethnic affiliations, urging everyone to join hands in building a prosperous and harmonious society.