Eid-el Kabir: Buhari restates pledge to end Boko Haram

As Muslims in Nigeria join the world in celebration of the Eid-el Kabir festival, President Muhammadu Buhari has said his thoughts and prayers for divine solace were with families who are mourning as a result of bloody activities of the Islamist terrorist sect, Boko Haram, at this time when the world is celebrating.

Top Nigerians in government and the political circle have also felicitated with the Muslim community in the country.

In a message to felicitate with Nigerian Muslims, the president congratulated the country’s pilgrims performing the hajj in Saudi Arabia as he urged them to rededicate themselves to a greater acceptance and internalisation of its lessons of piety, faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience, sacrifice and selfless service, which would serve the benefit of all.

Buhari reassures the nation of safety and security of lives and property during the festivities, just as he directed the Armed Forces and other national security agencies to provide maximum security across the country during the Eid-el Kabir prayers.

The president said particular attention must be paid to areas most vulnerable to terrorist attacks, saying Nigerians should feel assured that the days of Boko Haram are numbered.

The President seized the opportunity to extend heartfelt commiserations to families in Maiduguri and North-eastern Nigeria who have lost beloved relations in recent terrorist attacks.

Buhari called for more patience, fortitude, tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater willingness to make personal sacrifices for the good of all as his administration strives to lead the nation towards rapidly overcoming its current security, economic and developmental challenges.