The Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), has called on Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to promote peaceful co-existence and collective effort towards addressing security challenges in the country. Magashi made the call in a goodwill Sallah message by his Special Assistant Media and Publicity, Mohammad Abdulkadri, on Thursday in Abuja. The minister also called on all Nigerians to be committed to complementing government’s efforts to end banditry, insurgency and other criminalities in parts of the country. He said that the Festival of Sacrifice (Eid-el-Kabir) at this point in time offers a splendid opportunity for Muslims to render sincere prayers for the nation to overcome her security challenges. The Defence Minister, therefore, challenged Muslims to uphold peace and promote inter-religious harmony in the country devoid of dividing lines and antagonistic posture that are capable of jettisoning the much needed societal peace.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 30, 2020 10:30 UTC