At Eid- el- Fitr, President preaches nation- building

Akpabio, senators’ forum, Obi task faithful

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, felicitated with the Muslim Ummah at Eid- elFitr, an auspicious occasion that signifies the end of Ramadan.

The celebration is a hallowed season, which reflects total submission to God and His command of sacrifice and service to humankind.

This is because the President also appealed to citizens to rededicate themselves to nation- building.

He wished that their supplications and sacrifices would receive fitting rewards from Allah.

As the President emphasised during an iftar with Nigeria’s leaders of thought and conscience, he pleaded: “We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay. We build it the way we desire.”

In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the first citizen prayed for the lessons, blessings and joys of the season to abide with citizens.

SIMILARLY, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, wished the faithful the accompanying blessings. In a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, he said: “On behalf of my family, people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and indeed the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I heartily rejoice with all the Muslims in Nigeria as they join their counterparts in other parts of the world to celebrate Eid- el Fitri.

“I wish all of you a peaceful and sweet celebration, and I pray the Almighty God to grant your heart desires.”

The former governor of Akwa Ibom State urged Muslims to continue offering prayers for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria. IN the same vein, the Nigerian Southern Senators’ Forum, has identified with Muslims on the successful completion of their Ramadan fast.

This was contained in a statement issued yesterday by its chairman, Adetokunbo Abiru and publicity secretary, Asuquo Ekpenyong.