“Jointly Pray Against Kidnapping, Banditry” President Buhari Urges Nigerians In Eid-al-Fitr Message
President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed “Unity and solidarity” as what Nigerian, both Christians and Muslims needed to overcome her challenges as a nation.
Mr President made the assertion in an Eid-al-fitr message via his Facebook handle on Wednesday, May 13, 2021.
He further encouraged people of faith to “jointly pray against the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power expressed through blackmail against the existence of our country as a united entity”.
Here is the full message…
We must resist the temptation to retreat into our communities. I urge our political and religious leaders as well as traditional rulers to encourage our citizens to turn towards one another in love and compassion.
Unity and solidarity among all citizens, Muslims and Christians are imperative especially at a time when our country is faced with multiple challenges which are surmountable only when we come together as one.
It is important that we remember how we share, through our faiths, common bonds that should serve to unite us and not allow ourselves to succumb to those who seek to divide us, using our two great religions, for their own selfish advantages.
We should jointly pray against the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power expressed through blackmail against the existence of our country as a united entity.
We must resist the temptation to retreat into our communities. I urge our political and religious leaders as well as traditional rulers to encourage our citizens to turn towards one another in love and compassion.
During the holidays and beyond, I urge all Nigerians to continue to observe all COVID-19 prevention measures, and to celebrate responsibly.
EidMubarak
