President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed
Nigerians in his first ever Eid-el-Kabir message to
facilitate with Muslims celebrating the Sallah
holidays.
According to The Nation, president in his Eid-el-
Kabir message to Muslims reiterated his
government’s commitment to eliminating Boko
Haram insurgency and added that the sect’s days
are numbered.
An extract from the document delivered though
the presidential spokesman Femi Adesina reads:
“Boko Haram’s reign of terror in parts of the
country will be finally over very soon as the
ongoing military onslaught against the terrorist
sect will continue relentlessly until total victory is
achieved.”
Buhari also ordered the army forces to ensure
maximum protection during the celebrations.
Referring to the Nigerian Muslims who are
currently in Saudi Arabia on Hajj, Buhari said:
“As they join the global Islamic community in
celebrating Eid-El-Kabir, President Buhari urges
Muslims and other Nigerians to rededicate
themselves to a greater acceptance and
internalisation of its lessons of piety, faithfulness,
dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and
selfless service which are for the benefit of all
mankind.
“The President calls for more patience, fortitude,
tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater
willingness to make personal sacrifices for the
good of all as his administration strives to lead the
nation towards rapidly overcoming its current
security, economic and developmental challenges.
Urges For An End To Terrorism
“President Buhari assures all Nigerians that their
safety, well-being and progress remain
uppermost in his thoughts and actions, and that he
will continue to work with all his might to deliver
the positive changes in national life which they
expect after his election and inauguration as Head
of the Government of the Federation.
“The President seizes this opportunity to extend
heartfelt commiserations to families in Maiduguri
and North-Eastern Nigeria who have sadly lost
beloved relatives in recent terrorist attacks.
“President Buhari’s thoughts and prayers for
Divine solace are with all those who have been
callously plunged into mourning by mindless
terrorists, when others are celebrating this year’s
Eid-El-Kabir.”
Recall that the federal government declared
Thursday and Friday public holidays for Nigerian
Muslims to commemorate Eid-El-Kabir.
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