By Watchmann

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, urging Nigerians to use the season to pray for peace and unity.

In a press statement, Senator Dafinone described the celebration as a “period of reflection on the life, virtues, and teachings of the Holy Prophet, whose message of peace, compassion, tolerance, and unity remains ever relevant in our time.” He called on people of all faiths to “embrace humility, kindness, and the spirit of brotherhood in our daily lives.”

The senator also called on “our Muslim brothers and sisters in Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria to use this season to pray for peace, unity, and progress in our nation.” He added, “Let us continue to work together across ethnic and religious lines to strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people under God.”

He urged all Nigerians to “show love to one another, extend a helping hand to the needy, and promote harmony in our communities.” He concluded by wishing all Muslim faithful a “joyous and peaceful Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration,” and praying that the season brings “blessings, peace, and prosperity to our homes, our state, and our dear country.”

The statement reads: “As the Muslim faithful across Nigeria and the world celebrate this year’s Eid-ul-Mawlid, I, Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, extend my heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim Ummah on this auspicious occasion marking the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

“Eid-ul-Mawlid is a period of reflection on the life, virtues, and teachings of the Holy Prophet—whose message of peace, compassion, tolerance, and unity remains ever relevant in our time. It is a reminder for all of us, regardless of faith, to embrace humility, kindness, and the spirit of brotherhood in our daily lives.

“I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters in Delta Central, Delta State, and Nigeria to use this season to pray for peace, unity, and progress in our nation. Let us continue to work together across ethnic and religious lines to strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people under God.

“On this special day, I also call on all Nigerians to show love to one another, extend a helping hand to the needy, and promote harmony in our communities. In doing so, we honour the Holy Prophet’s legacy and contribute to building a stronger, more united Nigeria.”