President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the Muslim Ummah at Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan; the fasting period required of all Muslims.
A statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday, noted that the period was a hallowed season which reflects total submission to God Almighty and to His command of sacrifice and service to humankind.
According to Ngelale, “the President greets the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and all around the world, praying that their supplications and sacrifices this season and even after will receive the fitting rewards from Almighty Allah.
“As he emphasized during an iftar with Nigeria’s leaders of thought and conscience, President Tinubu appeals to all citizens to come together and rededicate themselves to the noble duty of building the nation, stating: ‘We are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire’.
“The President prays that the lessons, blessings, and the joys of this season abide with us always while wishing Nigerians, Happy Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.”