By: Bomba Dauda
The Representative of Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Shehu Nicholas Garba (Sarkin Noma) wishes Muslims a blessed holy month, urged them to adhere strongly to the virtues of Ramadan. Sarkin Noma made the assertions in a press statement made available to Gurara Accord on the occasion of the Ramadan.
Sarkin Noma added that: “Ramadan Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam which afford Muslim faithfuls the opportunity to commune with God, renew their strength through meditation, acts of charity, ceaseless prayers and reading of the Holy Quran.”
He called on Muslims to pray for God’s intervention for an end to the deadly Coronavirus that is threatening humanity as well as pray for the peace of our nation.
He lamamented that this year’s Ramadan will be observed in a manner we have never experienced in our life time as a result of the challenges posed by the novel Coronavirus.
Sarkin Noma advised Muslim faithfuls to adhere to the social distancing protocol and personal hygiene so as to avoid the risk of infection and also help in stopping the spread of the disease.