President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on all citizens to unite for the greater purpose of building the nation, as Muslims mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
President Tinubu’s Eid-el-Fitr message was conveyed on his official X handle on Wednesday.
According to him, citizens “are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.”
The statement reads:
“Happy Eid-el-Fitr
“I felicitate with the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, an auspicious occasion that marks the end of Ramadan; a sacred season reflecting total submission to God Almighty and to His command of sacrifice and service to humankind.
“I greet the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and all around the world, praying that their supplications and sacrifices this season and even after will be fittingly rewarded by Almighty Allah.
“As I emphasised during an iftar with Nigeria’s leaders of thought and conscience, I appeal to all citizens to come together and rededicate themselves to the noble duty of building our nation – We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.
“I pray that the lessons, blessings, and joys of this season abide with us always while wishing Nigerians, Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.”I pray that the lessons, blessings, and joys of this season abide with us always while wishing Nigerians, Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.”
