Former President Muhammadu Buhari says leading Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life.
Buhari, in his Eid al-Adha message signed by Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, said leadership entails the cooperation and support of all citizens.
“Leading a country like Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life,” Buhari was quoted as saying.
The former president urged Nigerians to fully support the Bola Tinubu-led administration to succeed.
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“Leadership is a challenging task that demands the sacrifices and support of the citizens,” he said.
The former president also wished Nigerian Muslims a happy Eid and “to those on pilgrimage, Hajj Mabrur and a safe return home”.
Buhari handed the reins of power to Tinubu on May 29 after two terms of eight years.
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Last week, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, sultan of Sokoto, announced June 28 as Eid al-Adha Day.
The federal government has declared Wednesday and Thursday public holidays to mark the Islamic festival.
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