The President of the Senate, David Mark on Thursday charged Muslims to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

This is contained in a statement of felicitation to Muslims and all other Nigerians signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, to mark this year’s Eid-el- Mawlud in Abuja.

Mark urged Muslims to purse and practice the virtues of Prophet Muhammad which include; love, sacrifice, selfless service and care, especially for the less privileged, should of a necessity be our guide today

Mark called on every Nigerian to pray for the country and the challenges she is passing through, he also called on spiritual leaders to always preach love, selfless service, sacrifice and care, especially for the less privileged.

He said religious leaders must always preach love, peace and unity and to consciously harp on those things that largely bind the country together as people with a common destiny and heritage.

“The Almighty creator in His infinite mercies blessed Nigeria with abundant human and natural resources that should be tapped and harnessed for the benefit of all,’’ Mark said.

The senate president also reiterated the commitment of president new message of a violent-free election in 2015.

 “The exercise would mark a positive turning point in the nation’s political life, instead.

“The central government has put enough safe guard measures in place including improved security network to ensure hitch-free polls.

“My confidence is heightened against the backdrop that Nigerians are more enlightened, wiser and conscious of their rights and privileges which they would not allow to be manipulated by desperate public office seekers.

“Nigerians now know that our destiny is in our hands. Citizens now know the value of their votes. They can no longer be teleguided,’’ Mark said.

 “Nothing should be taken for granted as all citizens must accept security as a patriotic duty of all in order to chase away bad elements among us,’’ the senate president said.

Mark also pleaded with politician to watch their utterances and not make utterances that can lead to chaos.