By Egena Sunday Ode
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long Ramadan.
The President, in a statement urged the Muslim Ummah and indeed all Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the task of building the country.
Signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the statement said Tinubu wished that the lessons, blessings and joys of the season would abide with Nigerians.
The statement read: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 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.
“As he emphasized during an iftar with Nigeria’s leaders of thought and conscience, President Tinubu appeals 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.”
Recall that the Federal Government had on Sunday declared Tuesday and Wednesday as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr Festival, but later extended it to Thursday as the moon was not sighted on Monday as expected.
