Sallah Message: Buhari promises not to rest until Nigerians see the country of their dream
• Eid-el-Kabir: Dickson congratulates Muslims
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said he would not rest until Nigerians see the country of their dream.
The President made the promise in his Eid-el Kabir message to Nigerians which he personally signed.
“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,” the President promised.
Buhari who returned to the country penultimate Saturday after spending 104 days in London, United Kingdom on medical grounds again thanked all Nigerians who prayed for his recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after his return to the country.
He said the huge support he received from Nigerians has made him to re-dedicate himself and his administration to the task of building a great nation.
He said: “Indeed your fervent and sincere prayers, which cut across religion, 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.
“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.’”
While felicitating with Muslim faithful, on the celebration of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir, Buhari also congratulated those who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
Also, Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has felicitated with Muslims across the country especially in Bayelsa on the occasion of the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir.
Dickson in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, congratulated all Muslims and urged them to continue to pray for peace, progress and sustenance of the nation’s democracy.
The governor also implored them to work hard to preserve the unity of the country and promote religious and ethnic tolerance in their everyday endeavor so as to make the country a better place.
He also called on all Muslim faithful to pray and support political leaders in the country who are dedicated in ensuring that the dividends of democracy reaches their door steps.
While wishing them a happy celebration, Dickson again assured the Muslim community in Bayelsa of the determination of his government to ensure they live freely and carry out their daily businesses without any form of molestation and intimidation.
