Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged Muslim faithful to use the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad to reflect on and practise his teachings on unity, compassion and peace.

The governor gave the admonition in his Eid-el-Maulud greetings to Muslims in the state and across the country.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, on Tuesday, Diri noted that the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud was a celebration of love and the virtues of sacrifice.

He enjoined Muslims to demonstrate practical love, be their brothers’ keepers and promote peaceful coexistence with others.

The statement read, “As Muslims across the world mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, it is a time to reflect on his ideals and teachings on love, unity, compassion and peace.

“I urge adherents of the faith to demonstrate practical love, patriotism and ensure peaceful co-existence with others. The principles of good neighbourliness and being a brother’s keeper are best manifested at a season such as this.

“On this celebration of the Feast of Eid-el-Maulud, I felicitate with my Muslim brothers in the state and across Nigeria. May this celebration bring greater prosperity and joy to you all and to our state. Barka da Sallah!”