Eid-el-fitri: Buhari preaches unity, peace

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President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Nigerian Muslims and Christians to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.

In his Eid-el-Fitr message, issued by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to Buhari, Buhari said  “I, again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen. We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations”.

He added: “I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast.  My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.

“May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the poor and needy be with us for all time.”
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