The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari has urged Nigerians to explore the opportunities of the new rail line to travel to their various destinations and avoid road congestion during this year eid-el Kabir celebration.
Senator Buhari, representing Oyo North Senatorial district at the upper chamber of the National Assembly, also appealed to Nigerians to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols and celebrate moderately.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, in a press statement signed by his media office, felicitated with Muslim faithful and prayed for Allah’s blessings and divine healing of the land.
He urged Nigerians to be faithful and continue to appreciate God for his divine protection in spite of the pandemic that is ravaging the world. He also enjoined them to use the season to pray for total cleansing and protection.
Speaking on the significance of Eid-el-Kabir, the lawmaker said Nigerians should sacrifice their self-interest and pecuniary gain for the progress and unity of the country.
“Nigeria is our home. We must all strive to build this nation together. Let us sacrifice our time, efforts and everything that it will take for Nigeria to be great and build a nation that future generations will always be proud to call their home.”
