The President says he knows what (you)Nigerians are going through...
I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the occasion of this year’s Eid El Fitr, which marks the completion of the Ramadan fast. I congratulate Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of this month-long spiritual journey of fasting, prayer and almsgiving in obedience to the Divine Command.
I sincerely pray that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with increased blessing and a more prosperous future. On this happy occasion, it is my strong belief that all true followers of Islam have been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life and through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), we have learnt to imbibe the virtues of piety, sacrifice, love, self-denial and good conduct in our daily relationship with one another.
As we celebrate another Eid El Fitr, I admonish all patriotic Nigerians to uphold these lessons and also appreciate the numerous material and human blessings God has endowed us with.
Let us learn to show gratitude, respect and tolerance to one other, irrespective of our religion, tribe, language and political leanings, as we forge ahead to build on our strengths and opportunities to make Nigeria great again.
On Monday this week, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and other government officials joined me to host Iftar reception at the State House with Nigerians of different backgrounds including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), artisans and Physically-challenged persons.
Like I said during the reception, I want to once again appeal to those of us who have the means, to remember the millions of Nigerians who are suffering deprivation because of violence perpetrated by terrorists.
I am not unaware of what Nigerians are going through and I want to use this medium to commend the amazing sacrifices of Nigerians in the face of the temporary economic and social challenges and also reassure Nigerians that my administration is working assiduously towards providing basic needs and other amenities.
Let me also use this opportunity to reaffirm that we will not relent in the fight against corruption and we will ensure that all appropriate and legal measures are deplored to root out this malaise.
I commend the Armed Forces and security agencies for the gains recorded in the fight against terrorists and the rescue of hostages in the North East part of the country.
I also appeal for the support, understanding and patience of all Nigerians and our international partners as we explore the fastest means to end the economic sabotage in the Niger Delta and amicably resolve the conflicts within the region.
I promise you all better days ahead even as we remain grateful for your unflinching support to our administration.
Happy Eid El Fitr celebration and May the Almighty Allah continue to bless our nation. Eid Mubarak!
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Posted: at 6-07-2016 08:08 AM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
kingcalors at 6-07-2016 08:15 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Before you celebrate you'd better locate the moon first because it's unlawful in the holy book to celebrate without locating the moon, sun and the stars.
Posted: at 6-07-2016 08:15 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
scottchris at 6-07-2016 08:39 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Sir i dont think you understand the sufferings in the land.... 21months no salary.... Unemployment has risen to 90%... Fuel is 145per liter, insecurity, nd abject poverty that our citizens are facing... U sit in luxury nd travel 4 rest nd comfort round the world... Yet u say u understand what we are facing.... Ashi... U dont... There is no reason to celebrate anything in this country
GOD BLESS NIGERIA!!!
Posted: at 6-07-2016 08:39 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Mr Buhari has good intention for Nigeria but the problem is that he do not know how to drive it home for he has no agender. I am personally suggesting to him to appiont technocrats & leadership will be easier for him but if is only with all this Abokis & Alamajeris, SORRY is Nigeria next name.
Posted: at 6-07-2016 09:08 AM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
Oct 1, better days are coming. Xmas day, better days are coming. New year day, better days are coming. Workers'day, better days are coming. Children's day, better days are coming. May 29, better days are coming.Its Eid now and its still better days are coming. When will Buhari's better days come? This is the real clueless got not Jonathan's.
Posted: at 6-07-2016 10:10 AM (8 years ago) | Newbie
Troublemenot at 6-07-2016 11:01 AM (8 years ago) (m)
Sir you once more forget to say something about killing and destruction of farm lands by the herdsmen the fulanis .....Is it because they are of the same tribes with you
Posted: at 6-07-2016 11:01 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
The same promise all the time. When will this better day come? This man has forgoten that he have less than 3 years to preside over the afairs of this country. Mybe his idea is to keep on confusing his praise singers so that as long as it drags they will begin to forget how the country was and see things as normal.
Well this is what you get when you thread good luck for badluck.
Posted: at 6-07-2016 12:40 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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