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Saraki, Ekweremadu, Mark Preach Peace, Condemn Violence by apogeez(m): 7:00am On Jul 05, 2016 |
Senate President, Bukola Saraki; his
deputy, Ike Ekweremadu; and his
predecessor, David Mark, on Monday
urged Muslim faithful to sustain the
values and virtues which the Holy month
of Ramadan taught them in the last one
month.
The trio stated this in separate statements
they issued in Abuja to felicitate with
Muslims on the occasion of this year’s Eid-
el-Fitri celebration.
Saraki, in his statement by his Special
Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph
Olaniyonu, in Abuja, in commemoration
of this year’s Eid-el-Fitri, also urged all
Nigerians to remain steadfast and
prayerful in the face of daunting socio-
economic challenges.
He said that the challenges were
surmountable “if we all realign our
character and deeds in tune with the
wishes of Allah.”
He stated that the country can only regain
its lost glory when the citizenry uphold
the virtues of good neighbourliness and
eschew intolerance of other people’s
opinion, corruption, abuse of power,
disregard for due process and
disobedience to the laws of the land.
Saraki said, “I urge all Nigerians, across
religious divides, to remain steadfast,
prayerful and patriotic. The virtues of
moderation, piety, regular supplication to
Allah and being our brother’s keeper
should subsist beyond the Ramadan.
Beyond this, every Nigerian should seek
to contribute to rebuilding the nation with
renewed vigour.
“I also urge Boko Haram insurgents and
other agents of destabilisation across the
country to retrace their steps and give
peace a chance in the spirit of the Eid-el-
Fitri.
“Again, Nigerians who nurse one grudge
or the other against the state should seek
for legitimate and peaceful means of
expressing their grievances so that it will
be possible for their position to be better
understood and addressed through
constructive dialogue.
“Similarly, let us all refrain from using
violence to express our stand on issues.
Violence only destroys; it does not build.
Let us also shun greed and other vices
capable of undermining the socio-political
growth of our dear nation.”
Ekweremadu, in his message, called on
the Nigerian Muslims to use the occasion
to pray for divine intervention in the face
of the various forms of difficulties
confronting the nation.
Ekweremadu called for unity and
concerted efforts among Nigerians,
irrespective of their various religious,
tribal and political inclinations.
He said, “On this blessed occasion, I
rejoice with the Nigerian Muslims and
wish them a hitch-free Sallah celebration.
I equally urge them to carry the lessons
of the Holy month of Ramadan beyond
the month by remaining a people who
forgive and eschew rancour and
bitterness, while also remaining just and
sincere in their dealings with fellow
Nigerians.
“As Nigerians, we must continue to
strengthen the spirit of oneness,
regardless of religious, ethnic, regional
and political diversities, for that is the
only way to surmount our daunting
challenges and build a greater Nigeria.”
Mark, on his part, decried the rampant
cases of violent crimes in the country, just
as he challenged all men of good will to
rise up to the occasion to remedy the
situation.
He lamented the spate of crimes; ranging
from terrorism, kidnapping, armed
robbery, vandalism and religious
extremism which were fast destroying the
fabrics of our society.
He said, “Violent crimes are fast
destroying our national landscape. The
situation is alarming. This time calls for
patriotism and service to rescue the
situation.
“This is no longer an assignment for
government alone. All hands must be on
the deck. It is not the case between Cain
and Abel, where one insists,’ I am not my
brother’s keeper.” Source: |
Re: Saraki, Ekweremadu, Mark Preach Peace, Condemn Violence by Ezedon(m): 7:23am On Jul 05, 2016 |
Happy sallah to all muslim faithful |
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