President Buhari to Nigerians: Threat Thieves with Disdain

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Threat Thieves with Disdain - President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Muhammadu Buhari in his Sallah statement urged ordinary Nigerians to stop supporting or praising thieves by treating them with disdain for bringing hardships on others,”.

In his message, he told Nigerians to stop glorifying thieves who have drained the nation’s resources. Buhari instead asked them not to back such people for they are the the reason why a common Nigerian man is suffering.

In addition, the president also thanked Nigerians for their patience with his government, stating that in correcting the ills that have been done for years,  sacrifices most times is what is needed and which might be painful most times.

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"These pains are temporary. The APC administration which I am privileged to lead is beholden to the ordinary Nigerians and will leave no stone unturned to make their security, welfare and happiness our priority,” the President said.

Buhari stressed the importance of putting the virtues of Islam into practice beyond the Ramadan season.

While congratulating Muslims on completing “this spiritually significant month of sacrifice”, the President urged them to reflect on the importance of Ramadan in becoming good ambassadors of Islam at all times.

"If the people allow the teachings of their religions to influence their conducts, problems such as corruption, which diverts public funds to private pockets, would have been eliminated in the society.”

Happy Sallah to all Muslim faithfuls out there.