Zulum made the call on Wednesday after attending two rak’at prayers conducted at Ramat Square in Maiduguri.

The two raka’at Eid prayer were led by the Imam Idaini of Borno, Imam Shettima Mamman Saleh with Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi, and other traditional title holders in attendance.

Former Governor, Ali Modu Sherrif, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, member representing Marte, Monguno, and Nganzat at the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba, former Deputy Governor, Usman Mamman Durkwa and the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali were also in attendance.

“ We thank Almighty Allah for giving us relative peace in Borno State, which enables us to perform our obligation. The state in the last five years has not been like this. I, therefore, urge the people of Borno State to continue praying until total peace and stability reign.”

The Governor expressed gratitude to the federal government and the Nigerian military for providing a conducive environment that has made it possible to provide developmental projects in the state.

Zulum also felicitated the Muslims on the occasion of the eid festival, which is being observed across the world.