Fellow Compatriots,
I felicitate with you all, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the celebration
of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. I congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters who
are currently in Saudi Arabia to participate in the rites of the Hajj.
From the
outset, I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians who prayed for my
recovery and have continued to extend their goodwill and support after my
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.
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.’’
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.
I wish
everyone happy Sallah celebrations.
MUHAMMADU
BUHARI
August 31, 2017
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