Remain Strong And Resolute in Defence of National Unity, Jonathan Tells Nigerians at EID-EL-FITRI
Dear compatriots,
I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and
sisters on the auspicious occasion of this year's Eid-el-Fitri
celebrations.
I congratulate all of our countrymen and women who have successfully
undertaken the purifying Ramadan fast.
As we celebrate Eid-el-Fitri, it is my hope and prayer that Ramadan's
spiritual lessons and the Holy Prophet's teachings of piety, love,
justice, fairness, equity, peaceful co-existence with others, tolerance,
honesty and dedication to duty will remain with us all for the benefit
and greater glory of our dear nation.
May the lessons and blessings of the Holy Month also permeate into us all,
and positively influence our attitudes towards our fellow countrymen and
women, irrespective of their religion or places of origin; and promote
greater commitment to the peace, unity and stability of the nation.
Although the observance of the Holy Month was sadly tainted in parts of
the country with the continuing atrocities of extremists and terrorists in
our midst, I urge all patriotic Nigerians to remain strong and resolute in
defence of freedom, unity, law and order, peace, security and progress of
the nation.
I feel the pains and anguish of all our compatriots who have experienced
the harrowing impact of terrorism unleashed on them by brainwashed and
misguided agents of evil and disunity, but we must never throw up our
hands in helplessness and despair as the terrorists and purveyors of
anarchy want.
Going forward, let us all remain unwaveringly committed to showing
solidarity with our Armed Forces and security agencies and giving them the
full support they require to prosecute the war against terrorism to a
successful conclusion.
I assure all Nigerians, once again, that we are totally committed to
winning that war, putting the scourge of terrorism and insecurity rapidly
behind us and giving the fullest possible attention to the urgent task of
improving the living conditions of our people in all parts of the country.
We cannot and will not be deterred from our goal of positively
transforming our nation into a strong, united, progressive, stable, secure
and prosperous nation in which all citizens will live in peace in spite of
our immense diversities.
May Almighty Allah continue to bless our nation and all who have
successfully undertaken this year's Ramadan Fast.
I wish you all happy and peaceful Eid-el-Fitri celebrations.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR
President,
Federal Republic of Nigeria
July 26, 2014
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