Dr. Betta Edu, as part of her remarkable demonstration of unity and interfaith harmony hosted His Highness Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir of Kano to an Iftar (breaking of fast) gathering at her residence in Calabar.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
The Emir, who is also the Chancellor of the University of Calabar, was accompanied by his distinguished entourage.
Also present at the event was Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, the Deputy Governor of Cross River state who represented the Governor alongside the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi. The Vice Chancellor led a delegation comprising the Chairman and members of the University’s Governing Council, the University Management, and the wider University Community, including students to the programme.
The gathering also witnessed the presence of the leadership of the Muslim Community in Cross River State and other devoted Muslim faithful, all uniting in the spirit of Ramadan.
The interfaith gathering took place at a symbolic moment, coinciding with the Christian observance of Lent. It was a reflection of Nigeria’s rich cultural and religious diversity, reaffirming the nation’s long-standing values of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.
Edu, while speaking commended the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its unwavering commitment to fostering national unity, cultural appreciation, and interfaith harmony in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
She extended her heartfelt wishes to the Muslim faithful during this sacred season of Ramadan, while also celebrating the Golden Jubilee of her alma mater, the University of Calabar.
“I want to say Ramadan Kareem to all Muslim faithfuls, and happy 50th anniversary to my alma mater, the University of Calabar,” she said.
