President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr, urging all citizens to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, Buhari also urged Nigerians to take advantage of the just ended holy month of Ramadan to be tolerant, pious, generous and patriotic and work together to move the country forward.
“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,” the statement said.
