President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the need for Muslims to imbibe and manifest core values, of complete devotion to Allah, tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love, and compassion inherent in Prophet Ibrahim’s life.
President Tinubu in his Sallah message on Tuesday said the present challenges especially with the struggling economy and simmering security challenges were not insurmountable.
“I join Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world in observance of Eid-el-Kabir. We must thank Almighty Allah for the grace to witness another Eid.
“As we immerse ourselves in the joy of this moment and celebrate, let us remember those who may not be as fortunate as us.
“Coming as the end of religious activities spanning the first ten days of the Islamic Month of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-el-Kabir enjoins us as Muslims to show mercy and compassion to our fellow humans.
“Eid-el-Kabir is a festival of sacrifice and total obedience to Allah as exemplified in the exceptional action of Prophet Ibrahim.
“There is no greater sense of duty ever recorded in history outside the ennobling example of Prophet Ibrahim in offering his only son Ismail as a sacrifice to Allah.
“The best way by which we can demonstrate this example is in how we conduct ourselves about our fellow citizens and our duties to our beloved country. We must imbibe and manifest those values inherent in Prophet Ibrahim’s life, namely; complete devotion to Allah, tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love, and compassion.
“This season, let us endeavor to multiply good deeds with our kindness to our fellow Muslims and others by helping and supporting the weak and vulnerable in our communities. By so doing, we showcase the values and virtues of our faith,” Tinubu said.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also stressed the need for Nigerians to face future challenges with vigor, renewed hope, and confidence that tomorrow shall be better and brighter amid present challenges.
“At the moment, our country is going through some challenges, especially with our struggling economy and simmering security challenges. While I acknowledge all of these, I want to assure you that they are not insurmountable. I am working day and night with my team, fleshing out solutions. We have started with the decisions taken so far, to reform our economy and remove all impediments to growth.
“As we embrace the present challenges, we must face the future with vigor and renewed hope with the confidence that our tomorrow shall be better and brighter,” Tinubu added.
The President, who wished all a happy Sallah celebration, stressed the need of helping and supporting the weak and vulnerable in the communities through multiple good deeds with kindness to fellow Muslims.
In the same vein, Former President, Muhammadu Buhari saluted Muslims on Eidil Adha and wished Muslims a successful Hajj.
In his Sallah message signed by his media aid, Garba Shehu, the former president wished Nigerian Muslims a happy Eid and to those on pilgrimage, Hajj Mabrur and a safe return home.
“leading a country like Nigeria is one of the hardest challenges in life”, and urged Nigerians to “fully support” the Tinubu Administration to succeed, adding: “Leadership is a challenging task that demands the sacrifices and support of the citizens,” the statement said.
On its part, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the 2023 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The President of the National Christian Body Archbishop Daniel Okoh who signed the statement rejoiced with the Muslim faithful “as they commemorate the values of sacrifice, love, and obedience” that it represents.
The Statement then called on all Nigerians to “embrace peace, unity, and love for one another”.
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