President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with Nigerian Muslims on the new Islamic New Year, Hijri 1445.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in a press release, Tinubu said he prayed that the new year would usher in a more peaceful and prosperous period for Muslims in Nigeria and around the world.
He urged Muslims to imbibe the important values of patience, perseverance, and faithfulness, which were at the roots of the decision by Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to migrate from Mecca to Madina, 1445 years ago.
Tinubu said that as Muslims persevere and struggle to confront present challenges, they should remain hopeful that there is light and prosperity at the end of the tunnel.
He said that his team was leaving no stone unturned in its bid to deliver on the promises it made in spite of the present difficulties.
The full text of his statement is as follows:
“I send my heartfelt felicitations to Muslims in Nigeria and around the world as we witness the end of another Hijri lunar calendar.
“I pray the incoming Hijri Year 1445 usher in a more peaceful and prosperous period in our lives.
“While celebrating the New Year, I implore you, fellow compatriots, to imbibe the important values of patience, perseverance and faithfulness, which were at the roots of the decision by Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to migrate from Mecca to Madina, 1445 years ago.
“As we persevere and struggle to confront our present challenges and the temporary pain we experience, I enjoin you to remain hopeful that there is light and prosperity at the end of the tunnel.
“My team and I are leaving no stone unturned in our bid to deliver on the promises we made, in spite of the present difficulties.
“As we usher in the New Islamic Year, I urge you all to engage in prayers and supplications to God Almighty to direct and protect our path to greatness and prosperity in Nigeria.”
BOLA AHMED TINUBU CCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
