The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has advised Nigeria pilgrims performing this year Hajj in Saudi Arabia to pray for the peace and unity of the country.
A statement by the speaker Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, in Mina, Friday, the speaker said prayer was necessary for the government to get it right for the benefit of all in the country.
The speaker said, “We need the prayers because the government is not relenting as it is striving to make life better for the citizens.
“We also need to pray for the general well-being of all Nigerians. Arafat is a special day that Allah answers prayers. I, therefore, call on Nigerian pilgrims to utilize the opportunity.
“The importance of prayers in the life of man cannot be overemphasized. That is why we have to assist our leaders with prayers.
The Speaker commended Nigerian pilgrims in the holy land for being good ambassadors of the country and urged them to to continue in that manner.
