The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has urged all Muslims to pray fervently to Almighty Allah for peace and progress in the country.
Acting Director Defence Information, Brig. General Tukur Gusau in a press statement on Wednesday quoting the CDS wishing all Muslims faithful a happy and peaceful celebrations.
In his Eid-El-Maulud message, "It is an opportunity to thank the Almighty Allah for His blessings, protection and guidance, especially as He continues to protect us through these difficult and challenging times.
As a very important segment of the society, the AFN we will continue to committed ourselves towards ensuring peace and stability in our country. It is our prayers that through the committment of all Nigerians the Almighty God will see us through our daunting security challenges.
This year's Eid-El-Maulud celebration is an opportunity for members of the AFN to imbibe the virtues of the Holy Prophet Mohammed and pray for the unity and progress of our dear nation.
The CDS uses this opportunity to once again on behalf of members of the AFN to affirm our unalloyed loyalty to the constitutional democracy under His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.", he said.