Standup9ja: Buhari, Let's keep our country together
The president likened the country to a proverbial tree that
can bend but cannot break.
The central theme of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Eid
el-Kabir message, which is being marked today, is dominated by appeal to
Nigerians to keep the peace, strengthen the bonds of friendship and uphold the
country’s unity.
“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,” he said.
The president likened the country to a proverbial tree that
can bend but cannot break.
“Nigerians must learn to see themselves as brothers and
sisters from the same heritage that must come to terms with the African proverb
that ‘a family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break,’ he said.
Buhari assured Nigerians that his administration which had
made the security, economic well-being and prosperity of all Nigerians a
priority, “will not rest on its oars until we see the Nigeria of our dream.”
The president felicitated with all Nigerians particularly
the Muslim on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir. He also
congratulated all those who are currently in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj.
“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.
President Buhari thanked all Nigerians who prayed for his
recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after his
return to the country.
“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,” he said.
President Buhari wished Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations.
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