President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims and Christians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, asking them to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.
A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, quoted Buhari as appealing to all Nigerians avoid actions against fellow countrymen, saying: “we should resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country.”
The message reads thus:
President Buhari wrote: “I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
“May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the poor and needy be with us for all time.
“I, again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen. We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations.
“Happy Eid-el-Fitr.” [myad]
