By; JOSHUA J. EGBODO, Abuja.
As Muslims mark the Eid-el-Kabir, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has called Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for peace and unity of the country.
The Speaker who while felicitated with the faithfuls further urged them to use the period for sober reflection, adding that peaceful co-existence and understanding as well as sustained prayers among citizens were essential in the face of the current economic and security challenges in the country which are not insurmountable.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir with our friends and families, we must never forget our country and its leadership in our prayers. Eid-el-Kabir celebration is a period of sacrifice and reflection.I urge us all to emulate the virtues of total obedience, sacrifice in faith and selfless service as demonstrated and exemplified by Prophet lbrahim”, the Speaker noted.
He lamented the pains the citizens were undergoing currently which are occasioned by decades of Maladministration and the near collapse of a mono product economy but expressed confidence that the diversification drive of the present President Buhari’s administration coupled with it’s fiscal discipline and transparency will surely return the nation to the path of true development and prosperity.
A statement conveying the Sallah message by Dogara’s spokesman, Mr Turaki Hassan said the Speaker also used the occasion to assure Nigerians that the House of Representatives is determined to continue to work selflessly and tirelessly for the common good and the overall interest of the country and her citizens through effective, efficient and robust law making, oversight and representation.
