Buhari sends powerful message to all Muslims

President Muhammadu Buhari has
addressed Nigerians in his Eid-el-Fitr
message to facilitate with Muslims
celebrating the holidays marking the end of
Ramadan.
The president restated his commitment to
fight corruption and to ensure that all
appropriate and legal measures are
condemned to root out this malaise.
Buhari also promised to explore the fastest
means to end the economic sabotage in the
Niger Delta and amicably resolve the
conflicts within the region.


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.
“Let us learn to show gratitude, respect and
tolerance to one other, irrespective of our
religion, tribe, language and political
leanings, as we forge ahead to build on our
strengths and opportunities to make Nigeria
great again.
“On Monday this week, the Vice President,
the Speaker of the House of Representatives
and other government officials joined me
to host Iftar reception at the State House
with Nigerians of different backgrounds
including Internally Displaced Persons
(IDPs), artisans and Physically-challenged
persons.
”Like I said during the reception, I want to
once again appeal to those of us who have
the means, to remember the millions of
Nigerians who are suffering deprivation
because of violence perpetrated by
terrorists.
“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
deplored to root out this malaise.

I commend the Armed Forces and security
agencies for the gains recorded in the fight
against terrorists and the rescue of
hostages in the North East part of the
country.
“I also appeal for the support,
understanding and patience of all Nigerians
and our international partners as we
explore the fastest means to end the
economic sabotage in the Niger Delta and
amicably resolve the conflicts within the
region.
“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.
“Eid Mubarak!”
The Federal government has extended the
public holidays for the Eid-el-fitr
celebration to July 7, Thursday.

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