Senate President David Mark has called on Muslim faithful to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja on Thursday.
Mark, in a goodwill message on the occasion, implored religious leaders to teach their followers on the right thing to do so that they would not deviate or depart from the truth, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.
He noted that Nigeria was passing through trying times, especially security challenges, a development, he said, required that all men and women of goodwill rise up to tackle the menace.
The Senate president clarified that the insecurity in the land should not be perceived or seen from the prism of religion but a crime against humanity.
Mark called on all citizens to reinforce “the African spirit of brotherhood, love, solidarity and unity which were the hallmark of our communal life.”
He canvassed that all citizens should as a matter of fact cooperate with government in the task of ensuring peace and unity.
“We all have a stake in the project Nigeria. We must shun divisive tendencies and come together against all forces of darkness that seem to be dragging us back.
“We have come a long way. We cannot at this stage toil with the future of our nation. We desire peace. We need to make progress,” he said.
Mark pledged that the National Assembly would continue to be guided by the wishes and aspirations of Nigerians in the onerous task of making laws for peace, unity and good governance of the nation.
