Former member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to use the occasion to pray for the country “especially in the area of security and prosperity.”
Bush-Alebiosu, who represented Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State, also called on Muslims to share whatever resources they have with their fellow brothers and sisters regardless of religion, pointing out that sacrifice and love, which are pillars of Islam, remained the ultimate characteristic of the great prophet.
The former lawmaker, while extending his message of hope to all Islamic faithfuls, commended the spirit of togetherness, oneness and peaceful co-existence exhibited so far across the country.
According to him, it is only in an atmosphere of peace devoid of political, ethnic and religious acrimony that Nigeria could achieve the desired greatness.
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He also urged all Ulamas to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to spread the message of peace and unity especially at this critical time in Nigeriaā€™s history where different interest groups were clamouring for violent revolution and in some cases, disintegration.
While making case for the less-privileged, Dayo Bush implored well-to-do and affluent Nigerians to support the less privileged in the society as the festivity is all about Holy sacrifice which can as well be achieved through giving to the needy.
“It is a season to rejoice, but while rejoicing, we also owe our country a duty as an obligation to pray, especially in the area of security and prosperity. I urge all Nigerians, not only Muslims, to use this season to usher a prayer to the Almighty Allah on behalf of our dear Nation and our security agents who daily protect us,” the former lawmaker said.
Dayo Bush, however, called on security agencies to please ensure adequate protection of lives and property, especially in susceptible flash-points of criminality across the country.