Keeping Nigeria United is My Top Priority, Says Buhari | CNR
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| President Mohammadu Buhari exchanging pleasantries with members of the Tijjaniya Movement Credit: Femi Adesina |
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his government's firm commitment towards ensuring that Nigeria remains one indivisible entity.
He stated this on Friday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Tijjaniya Movement led by Sheikh Muhammadu Mahi Ibrahim Inyass at the Presidential Villa.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Friday quoted the President as saying "I will continue to do everything within my powers to unite Nigeria", Mr. Buhari told religious group".
He stated this on Friday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Tijjaniya Movement led by Sheikh Muhammadu Mahi Ibrahim Inyass at the Presidential Villa.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Friday quoted the President as saying "I will continue to do everything within my powers to unite Nigeria", Mr. Buhari told religious group".
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He thanked the religious group for the peaceful conduct of their annual convention and challenged them to bring the same to bear in promoting peace, unity and inter-religious harmony in Nigeria.
The President also commended the group for complementing government efforts in bringing social, economic development, and stability in the country by encouraging discipline, unity and spirituality among its members.
Reiterating his remarks on Thursday at the palace of Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, after he was presented with the Holy Quran, the President said the gift of Holy Quran is the highest anyone can receive and a reminder to seek and uphold justice in the service of the nation.
He thanked the religious group for the peaceful conduct of their annual convention and challenged them to bring the same to bear in promoting peace, unity and inter-religious harmony in Nigeria.
The President also commended the group for complementing government efforts in bringing social, economic development, and stability in the country by encouraging discipline, unity and spirituality among its members.
Reiterating his remarks on Thursday at the palace of Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, after he was presented with the Holy Quran, the President said the gift of Holy Quran is the highest anyone can receive and a reminder to seek and uphold justice in the service of the nation.
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Responding, leader of the group, Sheikh Muhammadu Mahi Ibrahim Inyass, explained that members of the group would continue to support and appreciate President Buhari's ‘‘noble agenda for the benefit of all Nigerians".
He added that because they believe elected officials must be ‘‘accountable, incorruptible and God fearing.’’
The Islamic cleric said: "It has never been easy. Even our Holy Prophet (SWA) was never totally accepted in his lifetime. It was only after he had long gone, people saw the wisdom in his preaching and sacrifices. We, therefore, urge you not to relent in your efforts.
Responding, leader of the group, Sheikh Muhammadu Mahi Ibrahim Inyass, explained that members of the group would continue to support and appreciate President Buhari's ‘‘noble agenda for the benefit of all Nigerians".
He added that because they believe elected officials must be ‘‘accountable, incorruptible and God fearing.’’
The Islamic cleric said: "It has never been easy. Even our Holy Prophet (SWA) was never totally accepted in his lifetime. It was only after he had long gone, people saw the wisdom in his preaching and sacrifices. We, therefore, urge you not to relent in your efforts.
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‘‘Therefore, it is pertinent for you to note, Your Excellency, that majority of us are with your government and would ensure a total support for you in your effort to return Nigeria to the path of greater progress and development,’’ Sheikh Inyass said", he assured the President.
‘‘Therefore, it is pertinent for you to note, Your Excellency, that majority of us are with your government and would ensure a total support for you in your effort to return Nigeria to the path of greater progress and development,’’ Sheikh Inyass said", he assured the President.
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