Reps minority caucus: Hunger, abductions, killings are daily realities in Nigeria

The minority caucus in the house of representatives says Nigerians are facing the most difficult times in the nation’s history.

In a statement felicitating Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, Kingsley Chinda, leader of the minority caucus, said Nigerians should be resilient despite difficulties.

“As a caucus, we are elated and most heartily rejoice with our Muslim brethren on this auspicious occasion, which is celebrated globally,” the statement reads.

“We urge our Muslim brethren to continue to exhibit the spirit of tolerance, forgiveness, self-sacrifice, mutual love for one another, kind disposition, good neighbourliness and peaceful coexistence with others, as demonstrated by the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Unto Him).

“Clearly, this is a most difficult and challenging time for us as a people as our dear country continues to grapple with governance, sociopolitical, and economic realities occasioned by unprecedented poor living conditions and invidious government policies.

“Indeed, our people are daily faced with realities of hunger, excruciating pain, poverty, and several killings, abductions, and kidnappings across the country.

“However, we hope and pray that this event will afford our Muslim brethren the opportunity to continue to pray for the unity, peace, and progress of our dear country, Nigeria.

“We urge our Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to remain firm, steadfast, and resolute in playing their respective parts in ensuring the rebirth of a truly secular, progressive, and egalitarian Nigerian society of our dreams.”

The lawmakers said Nigerians are “resilient people and very confident that God is on our side” and will triumph in the end.