As Muslims began the observance of Ramadan, yesterday, President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Muslims to offer prayers for peace, unity, stability and rapid socio-economic development in the nation.
Also, Vice-President Namadi Sambo has urged the muslim ummah to take advantage of Ramadan to pray for the peace of the country.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, noted that Ramadan was a most favourable period for such prayers since Muslims believe that God answers more prayers during Ramadan than at any other period.
The President said while increasing their acts of worship as enjoined during the month, Muslims should also rededicate themselves to projecting the virtues of brotherly love, peaceful co-existence, honesty, tolerance, piety, fairness, equity and justice for all in their dealings with others.
Assuring Muslims of his solidarity with them as they uphold one of the pillars of their faith through the observance of Ramadan, Jonathan pledged that his administration will continue to do all within its powers to give Nigerians a true sense of belonging in the country.
The President reaffirmed that all sections of the country will be fully carried along in the implementation of his agenda for national transformation while developmental projects will be equitably distributed across all geo-political zones.
He urged all Nigerians, in the spirit of the Holy Month, to embrace peace and join hands with government to build a more united, progressive and prosperous nation for the benefit of all.
The Vice-President, who stated that it is a period for sober reflection, enjoined those with genuine grievances to follow the path of dialogue and conciliation and not to take the laws into their hands.
He said that in the holy month of Ramadan imbued with abundance of rewards as prescribed by Allah, he believes the Muslim community should take advantage of the many bounties inherent in it to rededicate themselves to the service of Almighty Allah.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayAlso, Vice-President Namadi Sambo has urged the muslim ummah to take advantage of Ramadan to pray for the peace of the country.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, noted that Ramadan was a most favourable period for such prayers since Muslims believe that God answers more prayers during Ramadan than at any other period.
The President said while increasing their acts of worship as enjoined during the month, Muslims should also rededicate themselves to projecting the virtues of brotherly love, peaceful co-existence, honesty, tolerance, piety, fairness, equity and justice for all in their dealings with others.
Assuring Muslims of his solidarity with them as they uphold one of the pillars of their faith through the observance of Ramadan, Jonathan pledged that his administration will continue to do all within its powers to give Nigerians a true sense of belonging in the country.
The President reaffirmed that all sections of the country will be fully carried along in the implementation of his agenda for national transformation while developmental projects will be equitably distributed across all geo-political zones.
He urged all Nigerians, in the spirit of the Holy Month, to embrace peace and join hands with government to build a more united, progressive and prosperous nation for the benefit of all.
The Vice-President, who stated that it is a period for sober reflection, enjoined those with genuine grievances to follow the path of dialogue and conciliation and not to take the laws into their hands.
He said that in the holy month of Ramadan imbued with abundance of rewards as prescribed by Allah, he believes the Muslim community should take advantage of the many bounties inherent in it to rededicate themselves to the service of Almighty Allah.
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