Jigawa Governor Muhammad Badaru has urged Nigerians to endure the hardships bedeviling them as it is a trial of their patience as ordained by God.

“Nigeria is in a trying moment and it is God the Almighty that promises to try us,” claims Mr Badaru. “However, when we become patient and prayerful, then He (God) will bring the best for us.”

The governor also enjoined citizens to be patient with their leaders, especially President Muhammadu Buhari in his effort to transform the country. He said most of the problems confronting the country are due to the failure of past administrations.

“And all these challenges, including that of security and what have you, were inherited by this administration, but we’re doing our best and will continue to do so, until Nigeria becomes great and great again. But this needs patience and prayer,” he stressed.

“So I urge you to be patient and pray fervently and soon Nigeria will be great again.”

Mr Badaru spoke in Dutse on Sunday at the 60th anniversary of Radio Request Presenters Association of Nigeria, popularly known as “Zabi Sonka.”

Earlier, the Chairman of the association in the state, Baba-Gana Muhammad, said that the association had accorded pririoty to promoting love and friendship among Nigerians.

“We planted trees to check desertification and provide shed for both humans and animals, we also conducted weeds clearance exercise at graveyards and constructed several mosques,” he said.

(NAN)