'I will not rest until I bring relief to Nigerians,' Buhari says in message to Sallah
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MESSAGE FROM SALLAH: PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR MORE PATRIOTISM TO BUILD A BETTER NIGERIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to put the interest of the country above selfish interests and “use religion as motivation for the love of our common humanity”.
In his Eid-Al Kabir message to Nigerian Muslims and other citizens, President Buhari said that “if we put into practice the teachings of our religions, most of the evils that afflict our society would have been solved. ".
According to the president, "religion should not only be used as a simple sign of identity, but as a motivation to do good for our country and humanity."
He explained that "the exploitation of the people by merchants and the theft of public funds by officials and other holders of public trust is a reflection of the abandonment of the teachings of our religions."
“Our society is a bundle of contradictions. People show outward religiosity without fear of God; they make life difficult for others; money becomes their god; money intended for the welfare of the people and diverting it to their private pockets,” he said.
President Buhari congratulated the Muslim Ummah of Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid, citing for special mention, "the brave men and women in uniform fighting terror on many fronts and their families, along with others taken hostage and kept away from their families by wicked and heartless terrorists."
He took the opportunity to call on all Muslims to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice embodied in Eid.
According to the president, "We need to show love and care to our neighbors and others while celebrating this spiritually significant event in our lives."
President Buhari also advised Muslims "to promote the good virtues of Islam through personal example and practice", adding that "Muslims should avoid associating themselves with violent extremist ideas which have given harm to Islam a negative image or a bad perception".
READ ALSO: Kano residents buy camels for Sallah sacrifice as prices for rams and cows soarOn the current security challenges and the cost of living in the country, President Buhari assured Nigerians that “I will not rest until I bring relief to Nigerians,” adding that "I am very aware of the difficulties people are facing and are working to resolve them."
The President hopes that this Eid will bring blessings, peace, prosperity and security to all Nigerians, emphasizing that coexistence and stability will prevail in the country.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Advertising)
July 8, 2022
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
MESSAGE FROM SALLAH: PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR MORE PATRIOTISM TO BUILD A BETTER NIGERIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to put the interest of the country above selfish interests and “use religion as motivation for the love of our common humanity”.
In his Eid-Al Kabir message to Nigerian Muslims and other citizens, President Buhari said that “if we put into practice the teachings of our religions, most of the evils that afflict our society would have been solved. ".
According to the president, "religion should not only be used as a simple sign of identity, but as a motivation to do good for our country and humanity."
He explained that "the exploitation of the people by merchants and the theft of public funds by officials and other holders of public trust is a reflection of the abandonment of the teachings of our religions."
“Our society is a bundle of contradictions. People show outward religiosity without fear of God; they make life difficult for others; money becomes their god; money intended for the welfare of the people and diverting it to their private pockets,” he said.
President Buhari congratulated the Muslim Ummah of Nigeria and the world on the occasion of Eid, citing for special mention, "the brave men and women in uniform fighting terror on many fronts and their families, along with others taken hostage and kept away from their families by wicked and heartless terrorists."
He took the opportunity to call on all Muslims to reflect on the meaning of sacrifice embodied in Eid.
According to the president, "We need to show love and care to our neighbors and others while celebrating this spiritually significant event in our lives."
President Buhari also advised Muslims "to promote the good virtues of Islam through personal example and practice", adding that "Muslims should avoid associating themselves with violent extremist ideas which have given harm to Islam a negative image or a bad perception".
READ ALSO: Kano residents buy camels for Sallah sacrifice as prices for rams and cows soarOn the current security challenges and the cost of living in the country, President Buhari assured Nigerians that “I will not rest until I bring relief to Nigerians,” adding that "I am very aware of the difficulties people are facing and are working to resolve them."
The President hopes that this Eid will bring blessings, peace, prosperity and security to all Nigerians, emphasizing that coexistence and stability will prevail in the country.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Advertising)
July 8, 2022
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Call Willie - +2348098788999
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