THE EXECUTIVE Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Dr. Henry Kwabena Kokofu, has urged Muslims in Ghana and across the world to use this year’s Eid Celebrations to foster peace and unity.

The EPA Boss said without peace and unity, the pursuant of development will be a mirage, stressing that the Muslim community have a major role to play in ensuring the consolidation of peace and unity.

Whilst congratulating Muslims for a successful spiritual journey having gone through 29 days of Fasting and Prayers, Dr. Kwabena Kokofu, who has been praised for his outstanding performance at the EPA, noted that Ghana has high prospect under the current leadership to achieve socio-economic development for its citizens and therefore appealed to Ghanaians to rally behind the President and his administration to achieve the vision of transforming the country.

“As you celebrate your Festivities today, it is my wish that you will use the occasion to re-dedicate yourselves to peace and unity, and also seek spiritual intervention for the leadership of this country as we navigate through the current economic challenges ” the EPA Boss noted.

He also commended the Vice President, His Excellency Dr. Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia and the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharabutu for their sterling their leaderships in fostering peace amongst the Muslims and Christian Community in the county.

Muslims across the world commenced the celebration of Eid il Fitr, the festival to mark the end of 29/30 days of Fasting.