From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and members of his National Working Committee (NWC) warmly felicitate with the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the joyous celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement separately signed Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, and the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, they rejoiced with all Muslims for the spiritual renewal and discipline attained during the sacred month of fasting, prayer, and devotion to Almighty Allah.
Ganduje urged the faithful to uphold the virtues of piety, selflessness, and compassion that Ramadan represents, while also extending love and kindness to one another, especially the less privileged in society.
According to the statement: “As Nigeria continues on its path of growth and development, the APC National Chairman calls on Muslims and all citizens to remain steadfast in promoting unity, peace, and national progress.
“He emphasized that the lessons of Ramadan—patience, sacrifice, and perseverance—are essential in fostering harmony and strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions.
“The two term Kano State Governor urges the Muslim Ummah and Nigerians to pray for President Bola Ahmed Timubu to succeed in his effort to take the country from economic doldrums and bringing to an end the lingering security challenges, noting that Nigerians will ot regret voting for President Tinubu after his first tenure.
“Ganduje also commends Nigerians for their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and assures them of the APC-led government’s commitment to improving the welfare and well-being of all citizens.
“Once again, the APC National Chairman extends his heartfelt felicitations and prays that Almighty Allah (SWT) accepts the prayers and sacrifices of the Muslim Ummah and grants them abundant blessings in this season of celebration. Eid Mubarak!” the statement read
On its part, the NWC describes the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr as a very symbolic event in the Islamic calender, celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fast of Ramadan.
“We commend our Muslim faithful for their utmost devotion to Almighty Allah expressed in fervent prayers, sacrifice, charity and commitment to peace and unity of our dear country throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
“As we celebrate, we implore our Muslim faithful to continue to exemplify the virtues and essence of Ramadan by sustaining their supplications, sacrifice, generosity, and tolerance as espoused by the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
“We also urge them to use the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr to further pray for our leaders and rededicate themselves to the collective task of achieving sustainable peace, progress and development of our dear country. Barka da Sallah, dear compatriots!” Morka noted in the statement.