Eid-el-Kabir: ‘we will unite, for the peace, progress of Kogi-NMA assures Gov. Ododo

By Odimayo Olatunde Fredrick, Kogi

The Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA) Kogi State chapter has assured the governor of the State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo of its preparedness to work for the unity and progress of the state.

The association, equally felicitated with the governor, Ododo, especially for the prompt payment of salaries to doctors, which according to them, enabled the doctors to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

In a statement signed by the Kogi State NMA Chairman, Baoku Olusola and made available to newsmen on sunday applauded the Governor for the prompt payment of doctors salaries.

According to the statement, the Governor’s gesture in paying salaries before June 17 has enabled doctors to celebrate this years Eid-el-Kabir with much money on their hands to give to their families for this festive season.

“NMA in Kogi State is felicitating with our Muslims brothers and sisters, including the Governor of Kogi State on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

“As the season signifies sacrifice as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim, it is expected of us to show much love, unite, for the peace and progress of Kogi State and Nigeria in general. NMA is happy with the things happening in Kogi State under Governor Ododo.

“This is the first of it kind in the history of Kogi State that salaries were paid before 17th of the month. Doctors will forever be grateful to our performing Governor who is doctors and workers friendly. We must commend him for his good work in the State” the statement added.

Olusola, further assured that the association will give maximum support to governor Ododo, to enable him succeed in office and deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of Kogi State.

It was learnt that Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, is a significant religious festival celebrated by Muslims around the world to commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God.