Speaker Dogara sues for unity, tolerance as Muslims mark Eid el-Kabir

…Says Nigeria can only achieve greatness if we remain
together

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara,
has admonished the Muslim faithful to use the Eid- El Kabir Sallah
festival to promote unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and the
spirit of sacrifice.

In a statement to mark this year’s Eid el-Kabir Sallah
celebration, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public
Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, the Speaker, said Nigeria could only
fulfil its great potentials as a nation if the citizens continue to
foster unity, peace, security and stability as well as show greater
respect and love for one another.

” This is a moment for sober reflections; I enjoin you to use
the period to uphold the spiritual benefit of the celebration by
extending A hand of friendship and solidarity across all divides
and imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the higher
authority as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet
Muhammed.

While wishing the Muslim Ummah a blessed and peaceful Eid
el-Kabir Sallah celebration, the Speaker reiterated his call for
sustained prayers for the leadership of the country at all
levels.

” This is an opportunity for us to reflect and pray for our
nation; pray for our dear President for God’s guidance and good
health and pray for all those in leadership positions so that God
in his infinite mercy will continue to guide them as they steer the
affairs of the country “.

…Says Nigeria can only achieve greatness if we remain
together

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara,
has admonished the Muslim faithful to use the Eid- El Kabir Sallah
festival to promote unity, tolerance, peaceful coexistence and the
spirit of sacrifice.

In a statement to mark this year’s Eid el-Kabir Sallah
celebration, issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public
Affairs, Mr. Turaki Hassan, the Speaker, said Nigeria could only
fulfil its great potentials as a nation if the citizens continue to
foster unity, peace, security and stability as well as show greater
respect and love for one another.

” This is a moment for sober reflections; I enjoin you to use
the period to uphold the spiritual benefit of the celebration by
extending A hand of friendship and solidarity across all divides
and imbibing the spirit of sacrifice and obedience to the higher
authority as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and upheld by Prophet
Muhammed.

While wishing the Muslim Ummah a blessed and peaceful Eid
el-Kabir Sallah celebration, the Speaker reiterated his call for
sustained prayers for the leadership of the country at all
levels.

” This is an opportunity for us to reflect and pray for our
nation; pray for our dear President for God’s guidance and good
health and pray for all those in leadership positions so that God
in his infinite mercy will continue to guide them as they steer the
affairs of the country “.