The
need for patience and hope in face of the current economic hardship was the
dominant theme in the goodwill messages sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to
Nigerians as Muslims mark the Eid el- Kabir celebration.
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He called on Muslims to demonstrate the spirit of peace, tolerance,
unity and forgiveness in their day to day activities and extend the virtues to
the larger society for the betterment of the country. He also urged them to eschew
bitterness and hate on the basis of faith.
President
Buhari in his message assured Nigerians that his administration would get the
economy right by the grace of God. The President said: “As you celebrate the
Eid- El-Kabir, I salute your steadfastness in spite of the difficult economic
times the country is going through.
according to him, “The
lessons of the Eid are piety and sacrifice and, my dear brothers and sisters,
you have exhibited these in equal measure. “The present recession is as a
result of cumulative effects of worldwide economic downturn and failure in the
past to plan and save for difficult times. It is impossible to separate the
present from the past to appreciate the extent to which mistakes of the past
are affecting everyday life today.
“I
assure you that this administration is working round the clock to remove the
hardships the country is going through. Rail and road constructions, projects
in the housing sector, support for farmers and for small and medium scale
industries, youth and women’s empowerment programmes, support for revival of
industries are all designed to reinvigorate the economy and enhance living
standards of ordinary people. “We are getting security right. We are stopping
corruption in its tracks and we will get the economy right by the Grace of God.
“I
enjoin Muslims to live by the dictates of Islam, to keep good relationships
with their Christian brothers and sisters and as patriots to maintain the
spirit of the Nigerian nation. I wish everyone happy holidays.”
Written by Isiaka Wakili
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