The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to eschew prejudice and strengthen the bonds of friendship and unity to keep the country together.
The President made the appeal in a message to felicitate with Muslims on the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.
“I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj”.
For Muslims all over the world, this celebration is to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim.
President Buhari 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,” President Buhari said.
He assured Nigerians of his administration’s determination to make Nigeria a better place.
“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”.
The President used the opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for his recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after his 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,” he said.
He wished everyone a happy Sallah celebrations.
