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| Pres Buhari with Saraki |
PRESIDENT
Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday acknowledged the hard times Nigerians have been
going through in the recent times but assured that his administration is assiduously
working to give the nation a great future adding that Nigerians should learn to
show gratitude, respect and tolerance to one other, irrespective of their
religion, tribe, language and political leanings.
Buhari,
in an Eid-el-Fitri message he signed personally, said he was not unaware
of the hardship Nigerians are going through but explained that the present
policies his administration adopted are in the best interest of the country and
therefore pleaded for sacrificial patience from all citizens.
The President while charging the better privileged in the society to use the opportunity of the Ramadan to be their brothers’ keepers by remembering those suffering in lack particularly the victims of the dreaded Islamic terrorists group, Boko Haram, also registered his gratitude to the Armed Forces and security agencies over the progress in the fight against terrorists as well as the rescue of hostages in the North-East...
The President while charging the better privileged in the society to use the opportunity of the Ramadan to be their brothers’ keepers by remembering those suffering in lack particularly the victims of the dreaded Islamic terrorists group, Boko Haram, also registered his gratitude to the Armed Forces and security agencies over the progress in the fight against terrorists as well as the rescue of hostages in the North-East...
On
the Niger-Delta crisis, the President passionately appealed for the support,
understanding and patience as the government explores the fastest means to end the
economic sabotage in the Niger Delta and amicably resolve the conflicts within
the region.
“I
am not unaware of what Nigerians are going through and I want to use this
medium to commend the amazing sacrifices of Nigerians in the face of the
temporary economic and social challenges and also reassure Nigerians that my
administration is working assiduously towards providing basic needs and other
amenities.
“Let
me also use this opportunity to reaffirm that we will not relent in the fight
against corruption and we will ensure that all appropriate and legal measures
are deployed to root out this malaise. I promise you all better days ahead even
as we remain grateful for your unflinching support to our administration.
“Happy
Eid-El-Fitr celebration and May the Almighty Allah continue to bless our
nation. I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah,
on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr, which marks the completion
of the Ramadan fast.
“I
congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the successful
completion of this month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and
almsgiving in obedience to the Divine Command.
“I
sincerely pray that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with
increased blessing and a more prosperous future. On this happy occasion, it is
my strong belief that all true followers of Islam have been rejuvenated on the
true meaning and essence of life and through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad
(SAW), we have learnt to imbibe the virtues of piety, sacrifice, love,
self-denial and good conduct in our daily relationship with one another.
“As
we celebrate another Eid-El-Fitr, I admonish all patriotic Nigerians to
uphold these lessons and also appreciate the numerous material and human blessings
God has endowed us with”, Buhari said.
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