Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has called on Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the cause of a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria where citizens regardless of ethnic, religious, political or social status can flourish.

Ambode in his Eid-el-Fitri message said it was only by embracing peace, unity and fairness that Nigerians can put the country back on the path of growth and development.

He urged them to embrace the tenets of love, tolerance, forgiveness and brotherhood which characterized the period of the holy month.

According to him, the nation needs brotherly love and harmonious co-existence among her citizens above all other things as a means to overcome its numerous challenges.

While cautioning against acts that would divide rather than unite the country, Governor Ambode called on Nigerians to return to the values of peaceful co-existence and brotherly love.

Ambode also thanked Lagosians for their continued harmonious and peaceful co-existence in the midst of diverse ethnic origin and religion.

The Governor wished all Muslim brothers and sisters in the State a happy Eid-el-Fitri celebration, just as he enjoined Nigerians in other parts of the country to continue to be their brothers’ keepers.