Eid-el-Fitri: APC urges Nigerians to imbibe Ramadan lessons

Tunde Opalana, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of the 2020 Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri.

The partt joined the Nigerian Muslim community in beseeching Allah to accede to all their prayers and accept their fasting as an act of worship.

In a Sallah message by its National Publicity, Secretary, Lanre Issa – Onilu, the APC expressed hope that the important lessons of Ramadan, including personal slacrifice, charity, sobriety and self-discipline would not cease to be part of ways of life in the months and years ahead.

“At this critical period of our nation’s history, these noble virtues should continue to guide our daily activities, as we strive to fulfil our duties as good citizens of this great country and stay safe amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.

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“In our continuous efforts to stem the spread of this virus, the APC urges all Nigerians to adhere to public health guidelines and instructions, including safe distancing, use of facemasks at public places among others”, the message read in part..

According to the party, under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, no effort is being spared at mitigating the negative impact of the pandemic on people.

It called on Nigerians to keep supporting government in its determined quest to make the country secure, peaceful and prosperous.