By Iliya Kure
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria who is currently in a London hospital for treatment of undisclosed ailment has sent Eid-el-Fitr message to his fellow country people, urging them live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.
Buhari’s message was made available to journalists by his spokesman, Garba Shehu. It reads:
“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.
“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.
“Happy Eid-el-Fitr”
