Sallah:Continue to pray for Yobe,Lamin urges Muslims faithful

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu


An Elder Statesman,Alhaji Mohammed Lamin has Wednesday asked People of Yobe state to continue praying for Governor Mai Mala Buni's administration in the state.

The Elder Statesman  stated this in his Sallah message while speaking to newsmen in damaturu on this year’s Eid- el- Kabir celebration.

Mohammed Lamin pointed out that the continued peace and prosperity of Yobe state and success of Governor Buni's government were hinged on the prayers and support of the people of the state.

He emphasised that once the people continued to support Buni's administration, the government would be able to deliver on its commitment to move the state to greater heights.

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