By Simon Ebegbulem

BENIN CITY — GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of Edo state yesterday celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with members of the Muslim community in the state, at Government House, Benin City, with a call on them to live peacefully with members of other religions in the state.

Obaseki who was represented by the Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Osaze Osemwegie-Ero, said the celebration was a moment for everyone to show brotherly love and to coexist in harmony.

Obaseki

He said the state government was ready to strengthen inter-faith relations in the state, noting that a peaceful atmosphere was necessary for government to achieve its objective of economic growth and development.

“I urge Muslims to coexist peacefully with people of other faiths in the state. The progress we have recorded can only continue as long as everybody is happy. I wish Muslims, Christians and Traditional worshippers well during this holiday,” Obaseki said.