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14th November, 2019

Islamic Clerics and Leaders of the Muslim Community in Rivers State have been urged to propagate the interests of the State.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made this call in Port Harcourt today, when he led a delegation to Rivers State Council for Islamic Affairs (RSCIA).

Pastor Nsirim commended the muslim community for maintaining peaceful co-existence and harmony with other religious groups in the State.

He therefore urged them to place Rivers State first and not join those that want to de-market it.

"We want you to carry the message of this campaign to the various mosques and tell your members to stand against the people who want to run down our State," he added.

Responding, The Vice President General, Rivers State Council for Islamic Affairs (RSCIA), Alhaji Nasir Uhor lauded the Ministry for embarking on the campaign, noting that the State belongs to all its residents.

Alhaji Uhor stated that the muslim community is obligated spiritually and physically to support constituted authority through focused prayers and constructive criticisms.

"We are ready and willing to continue fulfilling our obligations and responsibilities to the state, especially in the promotion of peaceful co-existence. We fully endorse . We will preach it and live it," he added.

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