PDP

PThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the period of Eid el-Kabir to exhibit love, obedience and sacrifice to God, as well as pray for the country.

The party gave the advice in a sallah message signed by Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, the Chairman, PDP National Caretaker Committee on Thursday in Abuja.

Makarfi stated that the spirit of love, obedience and sacrifice were some of the hallmarks and historical significance of the season.

He urged that the period should not only seen as celebrations and merry
making but a moment for sober reflection and efforts to get closer to God Almighty through actions and utterances.

He said “we should also use the occasion to rededicate ourselves to His service by striving to continue to serve humanity irrespective of tribe, creed or political leanings.

“God in His infinite wisdom and mercy has created us the way He
has, with all our diversities, and has decreed that we exist in this
highly endowed nation as each other’s keeper.

“The best way to express our gratitude to Him is to continue to live in peace and keep on harnessing our diversity.

“We should do these to explore and exploit the numerous opportunities He has endowed our Nation with, in positive ways.

“As our country grapples with various challenges of development, this is also an apt period for all of us to pray earnestly to God to continue to bless Nigeria, guide and guard it.”

He also congratulated Muslim pilgrims for the God-given opportunity to perform this year’s Hajj, saying “I urge them to, as part of their rituals, pray for the continued peace, security, development and prosperity of our dear country.

“I also wish them a successful and fruitful Hajj, and a safe return home.”