Eid-el-Kabir: Makarfi calls for sober reflection

THE Chairman of the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi has admonished Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir not just for celebrations but for sober reflection and obedience to God.

In his message made available to the media in Abuja on Thursday, he observed that God in His infinite mercies and immeasurable powers has again afforded citizens the opportunity to celebrate yet another Eid-el-Kabir.

He therefore advised that as they celebrate this auspicious occasion, Nigerians should exhibit the spirit of love, obedience to God and sacrifice which are some of its hallmarks and historical significance.

He said: “The period should also be for not only celebrations and merry making, but also for sober reflection and desire, indeed, efforts to get closer to God Almighty in our actions and utterances by exhibiting the quintessential values of love, peace and good neighbourliness, all of which are encapsulated in the fear of God.

“We should also use the occasion to rededicate ourselves to His service by striving to continue to serve humanity irrespective of tribe, creed or political leanings.”

The party boss noted: “God in His infinite wisdom and mercy has created us the way He has, with all our diversities, and has decreed that we exist in this highly endowed nation as each other’s keeper.

“The best way to express our gratitude to Him is to continue to live in peace and keep on harnessing our diversity in order to explore and exploit the numerous opportunities He has endowed our Nation with, in positive ways.

“And as our Country grapples with various challenges of development, this is also an apt period for all of us to pray earnestly to God to continue to bless Nigeria as well as guide and guard it.”

He also congratulated Nigerian pilgrims at the Holy Land for the God-given opportunity to perform this year’s Hajj and also urged them to, as part of their rituals, pray for the continued peace, security, development and prosperity of our dear country.

He wished them a successful as well as fruitful Hajj, and a safe return home.