President Bola Tinubu has called on Muslim faithful to reflect on the significance of Eid-el-Kabir, an event symbolizing sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.
In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, conveyed Tinubu’s message: “The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience.”
Tinubu urged Nigerians to consider the deeper meaning and importance of the occasion, highlighting its relevance to the nation. He emphasized that sacrifice and duty are crucial for nation-building, stating that achieving significant change requires collective purpose, will, and action.
The President also called on citizens to pray for the nation’s continued peace and stability while working towards unity, peace, and progress.
He acknowledged the sacrifices Nigerians have made over the past year as his administration aims to set the nation on a solid path of growth and development. “The President acknowledges the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past one year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development.”
He reassured citizens that their sacrifices and high expectations would not be in vain, noting that positive outcomes are beginning to emerge with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors. “President Tinubu affirms that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought as already propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors.”
Finally, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the physical, social, and economic security of Nigerians, ensuring relentless efforts in this noble endeavor. “The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour,” Ngelale said.