President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has called for a unified effort from all Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, towards building the Nigerian nation.
In his maiden Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians, especially the Muslims, as President to end the month of Ramadan, Tinubu said: “We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.”
The statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, said on Tuesday that “President Tinubu greets the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, calls for a union of will and action to build the nation.”
He noted that the President “felicitates the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, an auspicious occasion that signifies the end of Ramadan; a hallowed season which reflects total submission to God Almighty and to His command of sacrifice and service to humankind.”
“The President greets the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and all around the world, praying that their supplications and sacrifices this season and even after will receive the fitting rewards from Almighty Allah,” the statement said.
It recalled that Tinubu had emphasised during an iftar with Nigerian leaders of thought and conscience and further appealed to all citizens to come together and rededicate themselves to the noble duty of building the nation, stating: “We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.”
“The President prays that the lessons, blessings, and the joys of this season abide with us always while wishing Nigerians, Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebrations,” the statement added.
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Nigerian President tasks Muslims, others on nation building
