Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has felicitated with the Muslim faithful in his state for the successful completion of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

In a press release signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia urged Muslim Ummah to uphold the lessons of forgiveness, kindness, and sacrifice that the month of Ramadan teaches and also pray for the development and peace of Benue State.

Governor Alia singled out insecurity and the unstable economy as major issues standing against the speedy development of Nigeria and the state, urging Muslims to always remember to put the state at the centre of their prayers.

He admitted their readiness to tackle their annual innovative spiritual exercise and prayed that God give them the power and courage to always follow the dictates of the Ramadan fast and also spread them to other sections of society.