Eid El'Kabir: Dr Ekpenyong Seeks Sacrifice and Support For One Another

The Director General of the Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Janet Ekpenyong has felicitated with muslim faithfuls in the state on the occasion of this year's Salah celebration calling for collective sacrifices towards actualizing a Nigeria of our dreams.

In a message signed by the DG today Saturday , July 9th 2022, she said, the collective interest of the people should supersede individual objectives just like the Prophets of old did as recorded in both holy books of the Bible and Koran.

According to her , at a moment like this when the nation seeks transition from one government to another,, both Christians and muslims should align for the sake of the future and generation yet unborn just as United as the world was in Fighting various pandemics in the past, including Covid-19, Poliomyelitis, Cholerae, Malaria amongst others.

She urged all faithfuls to celebrate with all level of Consciousness and guide jealously their health which she described as "God's perfect gift to mankind".

"Today is another perfect day to celebrate our brothers and sisters in the other faith as we join the rest of the world to mark this year's Eid'el Kabir celebration, a feast that reminds us of the need to make great sacrifices for others and for our nation.

Just like the Prophets of old, it's a moment for us to rise up to the challenges our nation is facing, unite and collectively project the future we desire for ourselves and the generation yet unborn.

In this moment of celebration, I want to encourage us all to be conscious of our healths, as we all know, good health is an ultimate gift from God almighty to all mankind, let's try to encourage and support ourselves to utilize quality healthcare in our various Communities, knowing that the government of His Excellency , Senator Ben Ayade has revamped the health sector to meet increase and urgent demands.

I wish you all a happy celebration and a prosperous nation".

Dr Janet Ekpenyong

Director General, Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency

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