Eid el- Fitr: ‘I share your pains’ – Buhari tells Nigerians …Urges help for IDPs

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By; SUNDAY ODE, Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari said in Abuja that he was not oblivious of the pains that  Nigerians were going through presently.
Accordingly, in his Eid- el- Fitr message, he  urged wealthy Nigerians to remember the millions of their fellow citizens  that were suffering deprivation due to violence perpetrated by terrorists.
President Buhari felicitated 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.
He said: “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”.
The President also admonished all patriotic Nigerians to uphold the lessons of the Ramadan fast and also appreciate the numerous material and human blessings God had endowed the country with.
“I sincerely pray that the Almighty Allah will reward our sacrifices with increased blessing and a more prosperous future.
“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,” he said.
President Buhari also expressed confidence  that all true followers of Islam had been rejuvenated on the true meaning and essence of life and through the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), adding that “we have learnt to imbibe the virtues of piety, sacrifice, love, self-denial and good conduct in our daily relationship with one another”.
He also urged Nigerians to respect and tolerate one another irrespective of religion and tribe while reaffirming his commitment to the fight against corruption.
“Let us learn to show gratitude, respect and tolerance to one another, 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.
“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” He added.
President Buhari commended 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,” he said.

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