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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to demonstrate greater care for their neighbors and extend charity to all during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities.
Speaking after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos State on Sunday, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, conveyed the President’s message, emphasising the need for sacrifice to propel the nation forward.
“We have been told by the Chief Imam how we can follow the path of sacrifice. The sacrifice required of a good citizen. Citizenship comes with responsibilities. As citizens, what do we need to do to be committed members of our society? Yes, that is sacrifice; loving your country. Loving your neighbours. Sharing what you have with each other. And to always be thankful to Almighty God,” the President said.
During his sermon, Sheikh Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, emphasised the importance of showing increased love, sacrifice, and care towards the less fortunate and vulnerable members of society.
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“Our leaders like the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, to mention a few, sacrificed their knowledge, wealth, sweat, and even life, to the growth and development of the country we call ours today. All their activities and actions were geared towards nation-building.
“We must therefore ensure that their sacrifices are not in vain. It is incumbent on us to follow their footsteps to ensure that this nation, Nigeria, continues to grow in leaps and bounds,” he said.
The Chief Imam encouraged citizens to pray for the President, asking for divine strength and wisdom to fulfill his vision for a better and more prosperous nation.
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