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As Muslims celebrate the 2017 Eid-el-Fitr, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned Nigerians to avoid making reckless statements urging all citizens to resolve to live in peace.
President Buhari, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) Garba Shehu urged Muslims to be reminded by the lessons of Ramadan which include piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the poor and needy.
The President noted that he is “immensely grateful to God for his mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast. My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brother Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.
“I, again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen. We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations. He said.