Yesterday, August 31, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated his administration’s resolve to take Nigeria to the Promised Land.
”I assure you that this administration, which has made 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,” Buhari said in his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians.
President Buhari said the prayers of Nigerians across religious divides energised him to rededicate himself to building a great nation. He urged Nigerians to strengthen their bonds of friendship and unity to keep the country together.
Felicitating with Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Sallah, the President congratulated Nigerians on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rites.
He said: “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 religious, political and ethnic divides, has energised me to re-dedicate myself and this administration to the task of building a great Nigeria.
“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.
“For Muslims all over the world, this celebration is to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet (Abraham) Ibrahim.
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“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.”
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