- In the message President Buhari urged Nigerians to be more careful with the things or do towards fellow citizens
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations.
According to a statement by the President's spokesman Garba Shehu, Buhari urged all citizens to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.
The President's message read:
"I am immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
"May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the poor and needy be with us for all time.
"I, again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen. We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations.
"Happy Eid-el-Fitr."
