In his Eid el-Kabir message to Muslims issued his Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs Turaki Hassan, he decried the current economic pains in the country which he said were caused by decades o f maladministration and the near collapse of a monoproduct economy. Dogara called on the faithful to use the period for sober reflection and imbibe the spirit of sacrifice for peace, unity and progress of the country. He felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the Eid el-Kabir, noting that peaceful coexistence and understanding as well as sustained prayers among citizens were essential in the face of the current economic and security challenges in the country which he said were not insurmountable. “As we celebrate Eid el- Kabir with our friends and families, we must never forget our country and its leadership in our prayers. Eid el-Kabir celebration is a period of sacrifice and reflection. I urge us all to emulate the virtues of total obedience, sacrifice in faith and selfless service as demonstrated and exemplified by Prophet lbrahim,” the speaker said. Dogara also assured Nigerians that the House of Representatives was determined to continue to work selflessly and tirelessly for the common good and the overall interest of the country and her citizens through effective, efficient and robust law making, oversight and representation.]]>