President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his greetings to Muslims and Christians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr today, June 25.
In a statement by the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari asks Nigerians to live in peace and “avoid making reckless statements.”
The statement 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.”
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