Muslims across the globe after embarking on the thirty days of fasting and prayers were congregated at some vantage places to welcome the month of Shawwal by observing the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers.
The North East Regional minister who represents the president in the region with his entourage also observed the special day with the people of Nalerigu.
The minister, Yidana Zakaria who joined the residents to observe the day urged Muslims in the region to always celebrate the day with modesty and unity in other to welcome more developmental projects to the new region.
“Today [3 May] is the day of celebration but as we celebrate, let’s celebrate with caution, let’s celebrate with modesty, because sometimes in our celebrations when we get excited we can run into problems. We are a people united for a common purpose so I want to call on everybody to preach the same word of unity, let us come together and work to develop our new region,” he said.
He reiterated that all the government appointees in the North East Region will work to the best of their ability, but anyone who wants to use public office for personal gains by amassing wealth should expect to be replaced.
“We have been appointed as political leaders, we cannot do our work without the support of the people. So all down the way, we need everybody to give us that support.
“It has always been my prayer that those who are truly yet to serve the people of Mamprugu may the almighty God guide and protect them.”
He added, “Those who would also want to serve their own personal parochial interest to the detriment of the wider population, if they continue not to serve the interest of the people, it is always better for us to find a substitute who can serve the people to the best of his ability.”
The minister called on the religious leaders in the North East Region to pray for peace and unity as it is the foundation of development.
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