Eid-El-Kabir: Buhari says security, well-being of Nigerians remain highest priorities , President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with all Nigerians of the Islamic faith as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
In a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari also congratulated all Nigerian Muslims who are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
The statement said that, ”as they join the global Islamic community in celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, President Buhari urges Muslims and other Nigerians to rededicate themselves to a greater acceptance and internalisation of its lessons of piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and selfless service which are for the benefit of all
mankind.”
According to the statement, the President calls for more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all as his administration strives to lead the nation towards rapidly overcoming its current security, economic
and developmental challenges.
President Buhari also assured all Nigerians that ”their safety, well-being and progress remain uppermost in his thoughts and actions, and that he
will continue to work with all his might to deliver the positive changes in national life which they expect after his election and inauguration as Head of the Government of the Federation.”
Buhari, in the statement extended his ”heartfelt commiserations to families in Maiduguri and North-Eastern Nigeria who have sadly lost beloved relatives in recent terrorist attacks.”
He said his thoughts and prayers for Divine solace were with all those who have been callously plunged into mourning by mindless terrorists, ”when others are celebrating this year’s Eid-El-Kabir.”
The President has directed the Armed Forces and national security agencies to provide maximum security across the nation during Eid-El-Kabir prayers and celebrations, especially in areas most vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
He went ahead to assure all Nigerians that the days of Boko Haram are numbered.
He said ”Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the country will be finally over very soon as the ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist
sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is achieved.”