The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir to pray for the nation as well as reignite their trust in God and sense of patriotism towards nation building.
In a statement on Friday by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the Caucus urged Nigerians to use the occasion to eschew all parochial proclivities and reinforce the virtues of selflessness, love and care for one another despite the prevailing ugly economic, social and security realities being faced as a nation.
“Indeed, the Eid-el-Kabir celebration presents to us, especially those in leadership positions, with the divine opportunity to draw nearer to God and submit to Him in all our dealings.
“As representatives of the people, the Minority Caucus is deeply pained by the agony, anguish and excruciating hardship that Nigerians have been subjected to in the last seven years.
“We therefore urge leaders in every sector of life to use the Eid-el-Kabir to rededicate themselves to the demands of transparency, accountability, fairness and full adherence to the Rule of Law in serving only the interest and wellbeing of the people as such is the only way to guarantee a peaceful, stable and prosperous nation that we all yearn for,” the Caucus urged
The Minority Federal Lawmakers, further called on Nigerians to use the occasion to share and show love to one another, especially those who are hurting as victims of the worsening insecurity in the country.
While also urging those behind the mindless acts of terrorism in the country to have a rethink and in the spirit of the Eid-el-Kabir, release those Nigerians in their captivity so that they can reunite and celebrate with their families, the Minority Caucus also called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to relent, but redouble his efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property during the festive period and afterwards.
The Minority Caucus congratulated Nigerians and wished them happy Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
