President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill and congratulations to Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings.
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“As we mark the Maulud, we should all reflect on the life lived by Prophet Muhammad, exemplified by purity, selflessness, perseverance, kindness, and compassion. We must endeavor to imbibe those virtues,” he said.
President Tinubu also urged the Muslim faithful to dedicate the Maulud holiday to pray for the country and show empathy and compassion toward one another.
He also commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms over the weekend.
Tinubu expressed the government and the people of Nigeria’s condolences over the twin tragedies in the Zamfara community.
He promised support for the victims.
The President directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root causes of the calamities.
President Tinubu also instructed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to assist those affected by the disaster.
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