Cross River State people and the government have been praying for quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari so that he could return to the country to continue doing the work for which he was elected, Governor Ben Ayade said yesterday.
In his Eid-el-Fitr message, Ayade congratulated the President and the Muslim Ummah, adding that the people were more encouraged by the message that underscored the celebration to pray for the President.
He said: “As we celebrate the end of the Holy month of Ramadan, which is a commemoration of God’s word in the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Mohammed, we in Cross River join our teeming Muslim brothers and sisters in our fervent prayers for our President’s speedy recovery and a quick and safe return to continue the diligent and focused stewardship of the country.
“We pray God imbue our dear President with the strength, wisdom and long life to accomplish his vision of making Nigeria a truly organic society.”
Ayade said the 30 days of soul purification and spiritual engagement embarked on by Muslim faithful should spark a fire of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect among the citizenry in the country, irrespective of tribe or religion.
“As we come together after 30 days of sacrifice through fasting, to celebrate the Eid-il-fitr, let me use the occasion to call for a demonstration of love, peace, understanding and mutual respect for all that humanity represents.
“It is important for every Muslim and non-Muslim alike, to seek the face of God in prayer and be the promoter of peace which the society needs at this challenging times we have found ourselves as a nation.
“The moral lesson after the last 30 days is that we should emphasize issues that will strengthen us as a people and eschew hate and bigotry,” the statement read.
