By Sharon Obi
Abuja – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Sunday urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of good neighbourliness toward one another.
The agency also urged Nigerians to pray for peace in the country.
The pieces of advice were contained in an Eid-el-Fitr message of goodwill issued to felicitate with Muslims particularly, and Nigerians in general on Sunday in Abuja by Mr Paul Odenyi, Head, Press Unit, NOA to .
Odenyi said the call was also to congratulate Muslims for a successful completion of Ramadan.
Abari stressed that the lessons of the holy month, if imbibed, would ensure peaceful co-existence and national development in the country.
Abari said Eid-el Fitri was an opportunity to demonstrate and entrench the virtues of patience, self-control, and sobriety; as taught by Ramadan.
He also pointed out that: “Ramadan is a month-long religious obligation with far longer social and national benefits.”
The NOA boss said Nigerians, more than ever before, needed to be tolerant, show love and affection toward others as Eid-el Fitri demands.
He said the virtues had been known to avert anarchy and guarantee sustainable development.
Abari, therefore, urged the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity offered by the Eid to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari’s speedy recovery and safe return to the country.
