Deputy Speaker Urges Nigerians to Pray for End to Insurgency

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has congratulated Muslims across the country for a successful month long Ramadan fasting which according to him has delightfully ushered in Eid-il-Fitr celebrations

He therefore urged our Muslims brothers and sisters to ensure that the Sallah celebration is held in an atmosphere of peace, harmony and unity to underpin the blessings of Ramadan fasting

The Deputy Speaker enjoined Nigerians particularly Muslims to use the opportunity offered by the Eid-il-Fitr ceremony to pray for the end of the  security challenge in the country and the peaceful and successful conduct of next year's general elections

He noted: “our nation is currently passing through difficult security challenge as evidenced in the spate of bomb blasts that have claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians. A religious event of this nature is a good opportunity for Nigerians to pray for an end to this insurgency”.

He urged Muslims to emulate Prophet Mohammed by imbibing the virtues of humility, love,   kindness and tolerance with a note that these are desirable attributes towards making Nigeria a great nation

The Deputy Speaker who emphasized that the nation was on the path of greatness and quantum development leap, enjoined Nigerians to support President Goodluck Jonathan and the National Assembly in their onerous task of nation building.

Austin Uganwa,
SA on Media and Public Affairs
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