EID MUBARAK: MWUN Celebrates With Muslims

BY FUNMI ALUKO

The leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) ably led by Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, fnli, HFCPSP, has celebrated with Muslims Umma in the country and across the world on the occasion of Eid Mubarak.

The Muslim celebration in Nigeria and elsewhere beginning today is coming after the Ramadan fasting and prayers which came to an end in the holy month.

MWUN President General, Dr. Adeyanju, a devoted Muslim, calls on all Muslims across the world to use this season of Eid Mubarak to reflect solely on the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Unto Him) to rejuvenate their lives in accordance with the tenets of Islam.

According to a statement by Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Head of Media, MWUN, Prince Adeyanju described Islam as a religion of peace, and note that it is  expected of every Muslim should use the celebration to introspect into their spiritual development and maturing.

He said, “Muslims should reflect on the character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ( Peace Be Unto Him ), who taught us the principles of peace, love, and kindness towards one another when He was on planet earth doing the works of the Almighty Allah.

“Advising that by giving alms to the poor and needy in our society and  being our brothers keeper everywhere in Nigeria and anywhere across the world, it’s only then, that we have come to proper reconciliation with the Almighty Allah. And that is the significance of Eid Mubarak.”

The Numero Uno of the maritime labour movement who doubles as the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) also admonished Muslims to be steadfast in their prayers and supplications daily to fulfill the tenets of Islam as recorded in the Holy Quran. He also use the occasion to ask Muslims to pray for a better Nigeria, saying that in all our political and social adversities in the country Allah is not unaware and it’s only through our prayers and supplications we can summount all for a healthier society.

Furthermore, Prince Adeyanju charged Muslims to eschew bitterness with one another, urging them to avoid violence, unnecessary wars amongst communities, and countries, so as to make the country and the world a better place for humanity.

The statement reads further: “The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Vice President Global, is wishing all Muslims across the country a happy Barka da Sallah ant to all the Stakeholders in the Maritime sector, the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), The Director General of NIMASA,  Executive Secretary of Shippers Council and Chairperson of STOAN and a host of them in the industry. Happy EID.”