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We are in recession, no Eid-el-fitr rams, gifts –Plateau gov

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he Plateau State Government says it suspended the provision of traditional Eid-el-fitr rams and gifts because of the prevailing economic recession in the country.Governor Simon Lalong, who stated this on Tuesday, added that he planned to resume the practice as soon as “we conquer the financial challenges occasioned by economic recession.”

The governor also said his administration had secured 15 hectares of land as a Muslim cemetery in Babale, in the Jos North Local Government Area.

Lalong spoke during a courtesy visit to him by the Muslim Ummah in Plateau State as part of activities marking the celebration of Eid-el-fitr.

The governor pleaded with them to sustain their prayers for the recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and for the peace, unity and progress of Nigeria.

He said, “May I also use this medium to continue to plead with you to show…

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