As Nigerians celebrate eid-el-fitr to mark the end of the Ramadan, President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of greetings to Muslim faithful, urging them  to live in peace and avoid reckless utterances.

Mr Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity announced Buhari’s message in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday.

According to the statement, the President, who is currently on medical vacation in London, urged all citizens to resolve to live in peace and avoid making reckless statements.

The message reads: “I am immensely grateful to God for His mercy in guiding us successfully to conclude another Ramadan fast.

“My greetings to all Nigerian Muslims and our brothers Christians on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr.

“May the lessons of Ramadan namely; piety, self-denial, prayers and generosity to the poor and needy be with us for all time.

“I, again, appeal to all Nigerians to avoid reckless statements or actions against our fellow countrymen.

“We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which is the envy of many less endowed nations.

“Happy Eid-el-Fitr.’’

Buhari left Abuja for London on May 7, to see his doctors for follow-up medical checks.

NAN