The President
of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Sunday felicitated with Muslims in the country
as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging them to pray for peace and
quick recovery of the country’s economy.
The member of
the Senate representing Lagos-West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola,
also enjoined all Muslim faithful and all Nigerians “to continue to persevere
and pray for peace and progress as the nation is facing a tough economic
climate due to recession”.
Saraki, in his
Sallah message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph
Olaniyonu, in Abuja, urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and committed to the
cause of one, united and developed country.
He noted that
despite the current economic challenges, the country and its people had all
that was required to come out better and stronger.
Saraki said,
“Truly, times are tough but we are a tough people too. Therefore, I have no
doubt that we shall overcome our present economic setback sooner than
anticipated, if we all commit to the ideals of nation building.
“I also enjoin
every one of us to contribute in strengthening the bond of unity and oneness
that exists among us. This, I believe, will spur us to avoid negative
tendencies that could derail our efforts at ensuring faster economic revival
and socio-political stability.”
Adeola was
quoted in a statement by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, as saying the
present economic downturn was “a passing phase that will soon be over with
correct government policies and people’s cooperation with government”. PUNCH
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