The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of a month-long Ramadan fast while urging all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, peace, patriotism as a way of building a strong and united nation.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, to commemorate the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, Dr. Saraki says only tolerance, a stronger sense of patriotism and love for one another will help the country sail through the present and multiple agitations confronting her.

He called on Nigerians to put the love of the country over and above the individual and sectional interests.

He charged Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue in resolving contentious issues.

Dr. Saraki reassured Nigerians that the government was fully aware of the difficulties faced on daily basis by the people and is working seriously to get the nation out of the current recession very soon.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the quick recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari and safe return to continue with the enormous task of nation building.