President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to maintain faith in God and the country’s potential for peace, stability, and prosperity.
He made this call during the observation of the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, Lagos.
Addressing reporters after the prayers, the President emphasised the importance of unity and cooperation, urging citizens to set aside ethnic and religious rivalries.
Expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for the nation’s well-being, Tinubu prayed for good health and prosperity for all Nigerians.
He highlighted the significance of collective sacrifices and reassured the population that Allah does not burden individuals with more than they can bear. Encouraging faith in the nation’s ability to overcome challenges, he stressed the need for Nigerians to come together and contribute to its development.
“I thank Almighty Allah for keeping us in good health till today and pray to Him to grant us robust health and prosperity. May our sacrifices turn to prosperity. We have to make the sacrifices, and that is clear, we have to.
“But Allah will not give you a burden that you cannot carry. He is there for us. We must have faith in the country. Have faith in ourselves, believing that as citizens of this country, we must join hands to build the nation.
“No religious identity, no tribal identity, let us live with one another in joy and prosperity. Nigeria will see peace, stability and God will grant peace to those of us at the war front,” he said.
The Eid prayer, led by the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nolah, commenced at 9 a.m. The Chief Imam also performed the ritual slaughtering of a ram, symbolising the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to Allah’s command.
Lagos state deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat, speaking on behalf of the state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, extended greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and within the state, wishing them joy during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
He called for unity in supporting President Tinubu’s efforts to improve the nation, emphasising the need to pray for leaders and their success in their respective roles.
The prayer gathering was attended by notable dignitaries, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the former Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola; as well as Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, among other government officials.
