The Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT has called on Muslims to sustain prayers beyond the Ramadan, for peaceful coexistence in the country.
The union’s Secretary-General Mike Ike-Ene who made the call as the teachers felicitated with Muslim faithful in the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urged Muslims to remain steadfast in their prayers to enable the country to overcome challenges confronting it.
Similarly, Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and promote peaceful coexistence in their communities as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Fitr.
The Executive Director of the foundation, Reverend Sister Agatha Chikelue said that the need to embrace peace, love and unity was imperative if Nigeria would record progress.
In Abuja, Ambali Rabiu, who is the Chief Imam, Yoruba Muslims Community, Tungamaje, Federal Capital Territory, advised Muslims to imbibe the habit of generosity, sharing and supplications at all times. He urged all faithful to respect humanity, show mercy and kindness to people.
