President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to rise against the odds by keeping prejudices and intolerance aside for the growth and development of the country.
In his message to the nation to mark this year’s Eid-El-Kabir, President Buhari also expressed appreciation to Nigerians who prayed for his recovery when he was in London for medical vacation.
“On the joyous occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, I appeal to all Nigerians to rise against the odds, keep our prejudices aside and strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity to keep our country together”, he stated.
He felicitated with all Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Sallah, even as he congratulated those he described as “our Muslim brothers and sisters who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj”.
Thanking Nigerians for their prayers for him, the president said, “From the outset, I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for my recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after my return to the country.
“Indeed, your fervent and sincere prayers, which cut across religion, political and ethnic divides, has energised me to re-dedicate myself and this administration to the task of building a great Nigeria”.
President Buhari also reminded Muslims all over the world that the Eid-El-Kabir celebration is meant to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim.
He said, “As we celebrate, I sincerely believe that our nation can make rapid progress on all fronts if we re-enact the exemplary virtues, typified by Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim, through his sacrifice, patience, steadfastness, generosity and obedience to Allah’s command and constituted authority.
“We must learn to see ourselves as brothers and sisters from the same heritage, who must come to terms with the African proverb that ‘‘a family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break.
“Once again, I assure you that this administration, which has made the security, economic well-being and prosperity of all Nigerians its priority, will not rest on its oars until we see the Nigeria of our dream. I wish everyone happy Sallah celebrations”.
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