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Abuja, Nigeria, 17 June 2015:

President
Muhammadu Buhari has called on
Nigerians to pray for the return of
peace, love and prosperity throughout
the country as Muslims start the 2015
Ramadan fast.
In a congratulatory message released on
his behalf by the Senior Special Assistant
(Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu,
President Buhari implored Muslims to
seek maximum benefits from the
Ramadan period “by being helpful to all
manner of people, learning and
following the true message of the
religion as taught by the Holy Prophet.”

The President in his message directed
an appeal to the perpetrators of violence
and destruction in the name of Islam all
over the world to desist from tarnishing
the name of the religion.
“As we make collective efforts to bring
to a permanent end the menace of the
Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin
countries, let me use this auspicious
occasion to appeal to our misguided
brothers to drop their arms, embrace
peace and seek a better understanding
of Islam during this Holy period and
beyond,” Buhari said.
The President prayed to Allah to bring
peace and harmony to all parts of the
country and the world at large.
“I wish all our citizens a blessed
Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem Mubarak,”
the statement concluded.
Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant (Media &
Publicity)
State House
Abuja.