Usman Bello
30 September 2008
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Philip Tanimu Aduda, has urged Muslims in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to carry on with the spirit of Ramadan by emulating the virtues of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).
Mr. Aduda who represents Abuja Municipal and Bwari Area Councils at the National Assembly, said this weekend while addressing FCT members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the constituency office in Wuse, Abuja.
He urged Muslims to be tolerant and peaceful and to desist from acts that could undermine the security of the nation by following the traditions and preachings of the Prophet of Islam which encourages co-existence with non Muslims.
He also used the occasion to enjoin residents of the territory to support government policies and programmes so that they could be able to provide them with the needed dividends of democracy.
As part of the Eid-el-fitr celebration, Mr. Aduda donated 1000 bags of rice to 22 ward chairmen in the constituency for onward distribution to indigent people in these areas.
He used the opportunity to congratulate President Umar Musa Yar'adua and Nigerians on the country's 48 year anniversary as an independent nation.
The party members thanked Aduda for helping to provide the constituency with electricity, free medication, scholarships and potable water.
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