Hajiya Maryam Sani Abacha, the wife of the former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha has decried the increasing security challenges bedeviling the country.
The former First Lady decried the situation at the celebration of her 75th birthday held in Abuja on Thursday.
Hajia Maryam used the occasion to pray for peace, unity , economic growth and development in the country.
She, however, called on leaders and the entire populace to fear God in all their dealings.
‘’If everyone will contribute his quota and be a good citizen, Nigeria will be a great and prosperous country, she noted.
Maryam Abacha said she has forgiven all those who offended the family in one way or the other while calling on the people to embrace the spirit of forgiveness and be each other’s keeper.
She said,”One of the good things in life is for people to embrace the spirit of forgiveness among themselves. People should learn how to forgive each other. Forgiveness is very important as it has been emphasised in various languages and religions. Forgiveness promotes peaceful coexistence among other benefits,”
Maryam further said, “I want to use this opportunity to inform all those who are here and those who are not that we remain grateful to Almighty Allah for whatever happened to us whether good or bad. I also want everyone to know that I have forgiven those who offended us and at the same time I want those we offended to forgive us because God Has purified my heart and I am still alive and grateful to Almighty Allah for that. I can die now or tomorrow, I am thankful to Allah for all my life.
“To all those who offended us, I am using this opportunity to say that I have forgiven them all. I hope we shall forgive each other and God will forgive us all,” Mrs Abacha said.
“We thank everyone for the love you have for us and everything. Thank you very much and God bless,” she said
