The House of Representatives minority caucus has urged Muslims in the country to pray for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria as they marked  Eid-el-Fitr.

In a statement signed by the minority leader, Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers), the caucus felicitated the Muslim faithful to mark the end of Ramadan.

“Indeed, it is a very unique day for every Muslim faithful, as it is of significance following the successful completion of the one-month-long fasting, which is one of the cardinal tenets of Islam.

“As our Muslim brethren across the country join others around the world to mark this auspicious day,  the caucus admonishes all to sustain the teachings, practice, and lessons of the Holy Month, which included life-changing virtues of charity, empathy, generosity, and compassion toward one another,” said the statement.

It added, “The caucus also wishes to impress all Muslims and Christians, who are also observing Lent, to continually pray for peace, unity, progress, and development of our dear country.

“We believe that through prayers, our leaders at all levels will have the right wisdom, knowledge, and understanding toward navigating the country through multi-sectoral challenges and difficulties that are not only limiting the realisation of Nigeria’s potentials.”

Mr Chinda urged the federal government to continue to protect lives and property across the country.

He said the call had become necessary following recent security challenges in some communities in the North-West, North Central, South-East, and South-South geopolitical zones. 

(NAN)