President Goodluck Jonathan today (Saturday 18th August 2012) wished Muslims in the country “a joyous and peaceful Eid-El-Fitri celebrations” and congratulates them on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
The message was contained in a statement signed the presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati “On behalf of himself and the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates all followers of the Islamic faith in the country who have successfully concluded this year’s Ramadan fast.
Jonathan also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards ensuring the unity of the country “Against the background of persisting challenges to unity, harmony and peaceful co-existence in the country, President Jonathan seizes the opportunity of the Eid-El-Fitri celebrations to reaffirm his administration’s absolute and immutable commitment to the unity and indivisibility of the Nigerian nation”. “The President assures all Nigerians once again that the imperatives of national unity, peace, harmony, collective development and progress will continue to inspire and motivate all policies and actions of his administration”. The statement further said “The President commends the efforts of these religious leaders to further promote national unity and peaceful co-existence by visibly reaching out to those of other faith in the true spirit of all who believe in One God”.
“He wishes the entire nation a joyous and peaceful Eid-El-Fitri celebrations”.
Source: www.channelstv.com
