The FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello, has urged Muslims in the territory to adhere to the cardinal principle of peace upon which the religion of Islam is built.
Bello, in his Eid-Eid-el-Maulud message to FCT residents, today in Abuja, felicitated Muslims on the occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Holy Prophet Mohammad.
Bello also urged all Muslims and other residents of the FCT to join Nigerians to reflect deeply on the role they could play individually and collectively to build a nation of which they could be proud of.
Similarly, the minister urged residents to always embrace dialogue in settling differences and reject attempts by unpatriotic individuals or groups to incite unrest which was always counter-productive.
Bello, who reminded residents that the FCT was built on a foundation of unity and tolerance for all Nigerians, said that residents are obliged to imbibe and practice these principles and restated the commitment of the FCT administration to the provision of adequate security during the Maulud celebrations.
He appealed to residents to always cooperate with the security agencies at all time by providing useful information that would assist them in the discharge of their responsibilities.
