Deji Elumoye
Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of unity and tolerance for a peaceful coexistence in the country.
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District in a Sallah message on Tuesday also felicitated with Muslim Ummahs across the country on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The ranking Senator admonished the teeming Muslim population and commended them for the roles they have played in sustaining the peace, unity and development of the nation despite the numerous challenges confronting them.
Ndume who is also the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army also advised Nigerians to shun acts that are capable of heating up the polity.
According to him, the diverse nature of the Nigerian people is the main source of her strength and unity, saying, “we stand to lose a lot if we continue to dwell on what divides us rather than focus on what unites us as people.”
He particularly enjoyed youths who were engaged in recent farming scheme as well as traders among to make difference in their chosen areas.
While urging the good people of his constituency to continue to rededicate themselves to the onerous task of nation building, he explained that the essence of the Eid-el-Kabir festival, which symbolises the voluntary obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (ASW) to the commands of Allah and the demonstration of his faith in his maker must be emulated by all.
Ndume added that he is much committed to the well-being and development of his constituents
and praised them for their resilience and patience in the face of the insecurity.
He said: “I will continue to strive hard to bring government closer to my people and see to their welfare because, we are in this together”.
