As Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Hon. Busari Yakub otherwise called Donbay,has extended his warmest felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria.
In a statement made available to this newspaper on Saturday, Donbay congratulated the Muslim community on the successful completion of Ramadan, urging them to continue to uphold the values of unity, tolerance, and kindness.
He urged Muslims to in the spirit of Eid El Fitri, pray for peace, unity and prosperity of the country, just as he asked them to pray for their leaders and that with their prayers, Nigeria will overcome its current challenges.
Hon. Busari who rejoiced with Muslims in Saki West, Saki East and ATISBO federal constituency as well as other Muslim faithful across the country for the successful completion of the Holy Month, urged all Nigerians to imbibe the lessons of Ramadan and the spirit of unity, tolerance for peaceful coexistence.
He urged his constituents and other Nigerians not to relent in rededicating themselves to the onerous task of nation-building, adding that the Muslim faithful must imbibe the lessons of self-restraint, sacrifice, charity and sharing with their neighbours and the needy in consonance with the teachings of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Donbay who also advised Nigerians to shun acts that are capable of heating the polity, reiterated that the diverse nature of the Nigerian people is the main source of her strength and unity, saying, “We stand to lose a lot if we continue to dwell on what divides us rather than focus on what unites us as people.”
Donbay said, Let’s continue to show these in our daily lives. As Nigerians, we should also continue to pray for security and peace in our beloved country, Nigeria and in the world at large. let us engage in what is right and avoid whatever is forbidden by our faith, and be good representatives of our faith.”
Busari who noted that he is much committed to the well-being and development of his constituents, praised them for their resilience and patience in the face of the insecurity and hardship, adding, “I wish all of you a peaceful and happy celebration and pray the Almighty God to grant your heart desires.
“Islam is a religion of peace and if its adherents go to God in prayer with sincerity, He will surely answer. I will continue to strive hard to bring government closer to my people and see to their welfare because we are in this together.”