By EricJames Ochigbo
The Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Rep. Muktar Betara (APC-Borno) has underscored the need for peaceful co-existence and the unity of Nigeria.
In an Eid-el-Fitr message, Betara, a leading aspirant for the office of the Speaker in the 10th Assembly, admonished all Nigerians to join hands in nation building.
The legislator urged all Nigerians to show love to one another, especially the less-privileged in our society.
Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno in the House of Reps, urged Muslims to be compassionate to fellow Nigerians, irrespective of religion or tribe.
The aspirant enjoined all Muslims to sustain the good deeds exhibited during the holy month of Ramadan and continue to practice the teachings of prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)
“I wish to enjoin all Nigerian citizens to pray Almighty Allah to continue to guide and lead our leaders aright in the journey of nation building.
“I wish to enjoin all Muslims to be moderate during the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr and continue to extend love to one another, especially the less-privileged in our Society.
“We should also sustain virtues of
self-discipline, sacrifice and compassion to fellow Nigerians, irrespective of religion, tribe or race,” he said.
He said that the season of Ramadan had taught all Muslims how to live a selfless and Godly life, urging all faithfuls to sustain and implement the teaching in their daily affairs.
The aspirant felicitated President Muhammadu Buhari, President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, Vice-President-elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima and all Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr