The Kaduna-South Senator, Sunday Katung, on Wednesday called for unity of purpose to surmount the nation’s challenges as Muslims mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
Katung, who stated this in his Sallah message made available to journalists in Kaduna, said that though the challenges confronting the country look intimidating, but he is optimistic that with unity of purpose, the country will surmount its challenges.
According to him, selfless sacrifice and communal love, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Ishmael, should guide Nigerians.
The statement read, “Let us continue to practise the lesson of tolerance, perseverance, and love for our neighbours that we learned during the Ramadan.
“Let us also learn to always follow the path of dialogue in resolving our differences rather than advocating violence.
“We must all understand that our strength as a people revolves around our diversity. Hence, we must do all that we can to ensure that we manage this diversity to build a strong, economically viable, politically stable, and prosperous Nigeria.:
He urged Muslims to understand the essence of the celebration of Eid, which he said was about sacrifice, love, and hope for a peaceful coexistence.
“While wishing you all a happy festival, I again urge us to celebrate responsibly in line with the general dictates of our faith and the spirit of the occasion,” the senator concluded.
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