President Goodluck Jonathan said calamity would have befallen
Nigeria if former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari and Islamic
scholar, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi, were killed in the July 23 bomb attacks
in Kaduna.
The two leaders survived the attacks that killed more than 40 people.
Speaking when a delegation of the Muslim community, led by Vice
President Namadi Sambo, paid him Sallah homage at his official
residence, in Abuja on Sunday, President Jonathan appealed to clerics
in the country to preach peace and unity to their followers “and not
the gospel of hate”, saying that the country could not develop without
peace.
He said, “Not too long ago we had these dastardly attacks in Kano
and Kaduna. We stand to condemn these acts of terror on our people.
“And, we extend our condolence and sympathy to the bereaved and
those who might have been injured.
“The recent attacks in Kaduna, especially where Sheik Dahiru Bauchi
and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari were targets are quite instructive.
“You can imagine if these two people had died in the attacks.
“Sheik Bauchi is one of our top Islamic preachers; he has millions of
followers. Buhari, a former Head of State and leading political figure,
has massive supporters.
“On the same day, people wanted to kill them; those who planned the
attacks are clearly sons of the devil, because if they had killed these
two people, we wouldn’t have been here today; this country would
have been in turmoil.
”We couldn’t have gathered here to celebrate.”
Mr. Jonathan thanked God for saving their lives and preventing “a
major calamity” that would have befallen the country.
The president restated that the Federal Government was doing
everything possible to end the activities of Boko Haram and other
terrorist groups in the country.
He used the opportunity to renew his call on Nigerians to continue to
work with government in that regard.
“Government is looking on how to raise funds; in fact, we are
launching the fund on Thursday.
“This is to ensure that the widows, orphans, those whose business
premises have been vandalised and even our worship places, mosques
and churches, that have been destroyed, we will rebuild.
“Government alone cannot do it because we will need huge sums of
money. The Nigerian private sector is vibrant and willing if they see
sincerity in government.
“We have demonstrated that very clearly and we are hopeful that on
that day, reasonable amount of money will be raised.
“And, we will continue to raise money until we are able to cushion the
effect of these excesses and at the same time, we are strengthening
our security services so that they will be able to confront this
menace,” he said.
Mr. Jonathan said that he was honoured by the visit of the Muslim
community after the Ramadan and prayed God to listen to and answer
their prayers.
Earlier, Mr. Sambo commended the president for fasting with Muslims
during the Ramadan, and for welcoming the delegation to his
residence.
He prayed God to continue to give the president wisdom and guidance
to lead the country to greater prosperity.
The vice president also prayed for peace in Nigeria and for Allah to
bring all evil, including Boko Haram, to an end.
He urged Nigerians to be their brother’s keepers “for peace,
tranquility, total reconciliation and stability to reign in the country.”
During the visit, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala
Mohammed, paid homage to the president on behalf of Abuja
residents.
He said; “We have always enjoyed humane and civil disposition that
is why you see Muslims and Christians coming to pay homage in line
with your exemplary leadership.
“We pray that Allah will grant you courage and wisdom to continue to
steer the ship of leadership despite the current security challenges.”
(NAN)


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Well said Mr. President.

They want to rule at all cost and forever if possible and also clamour for one Nigeria, yet wrecking havoc is a normal thing for them.What an irony!

Ok make i pose 4 hia