As Muslim faithful celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir Sallah festival, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni, has called for national unity.
In a statement signed by his Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed, Governor Buni said the period of Eid-el-Kabir, calls for a deep reflection into the lessons of devotion, sacrifice and obedience as exemplified by the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son, Ismail.
“This occasion teaches love, sacrifice, honesty, generosity and above all, the fear of God.”
He further called on Nigerians to support one another, irrespective of political and socio-cultural differences to entrench national unity and cohesion. “There is great strength in our diversity.”
“I wish to appeal to privileged persons to imbibe the lessons of this occasion to support less privileged persons.”
He noted that the virtues of love, honesty, sacrifice and being our brother’s keepers would cement the cracks in Nigeria’s national unity, peace and progress
Governor Buni assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is committed to restoring peace and security across the country.
He appealed against politicizing security matters saying, “it is a common problem that should be fought collectively and defeated for the common good of the country”.
“I appeal to Nigerians to support, cooperate and encourage the security operatives in their patriotic duty of ensuring security and safety across the country” Buni said.
The chairman also assured that the party would execute its programmes as scheduled with every sense of commitment and patriotism.
“The Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee would ensure the programmes of the party are meticulously executed with every member given a sense of belonging.
“We are committed to building a strong political party that would stand the test of time to win elections and make us all proud.”
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