The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has urged Muslim faithful to pray for peace and accelerated recovery of the nation’s economy.
The call is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Saraki on Media and Publicity, Yusuf Olaniyonu on Sunday in Abuja.
Saraki, who felicitated with the Muslim faithful on the Eid el-Kabir celebration, also urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and committed to the cause of united and developed country.
He said that despite the current economic challenges, the country and its people had all that was required to come out better and stronger.
He further called on Nigerians to live in harmony with one another, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation.
According to him, the significance of the Eid el-Kabir festival is to celebrate the true love and grace of Almighty Allah to mankind through sacrifice, devotion and faith.
“I sincerely rejoice with all Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful on yet another Eid el-Kabir, which is both a period of sacrifice and obedience to divine guidance.
“It is a time to share our resources with our neighbours no matter how little.
“It is also a time for us to love one another, eschew all forms of violence, and adhere strictly to the noble tenets of Islam and peaceful coexistence.
“We must not relent in being our brothers’ keeper and playing our part to achieve the New Nigeria of our dreams. Truly, times are tough, but we are a tough people too.
“Therefore, I have no doubt that we shall overcome our present economic setback sooner than anticipated, if we all commit to the ideals of nation building,’’ he said.
Saraki further enjoined Nigerians to contribute in strengthening the bond of unity and oneness that existed in the country.
According to him, we should eschew negative tendencies that could hinder efforts at ensuring faster economic revival and socio-political stability. (NAN)