Managing Director of Lagos based maritime outfit, King Shipping, Bob  Chukwuma Hyacinth has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the Muslim festival of Eid-Maulud.

Hyacinth while congratulating muslims urged them to pray for peace in the country even as he noted that all Nigerians irrespective of religion and tribe must live in peace.

“I m wishing our Muslim brothers and sisters a very joyful celebration on this special day as they hey mark Eid-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammed.”

Hyacinth added…”In the midst of the celebration, we as Nigerians should use the opportunity of this special day to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous nation. We must also imbibe the spirit of love, patience, sacrifice. This is what our dear nation needs at this time.”

It would be noted that the federal government has since declared today, September 16 a public holiday.