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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration to pray for the peace and stability of the country.
In a statement issued on Saturday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu asked the Islamic faithful to reflect on the essence of the celebration, which he noted bears strong meaning and significance for the nation.
While congratulating Muslims in the country for the celebration, the president said sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients of nation-building.
He added that it takes collective purpose and will to bring about great change in the country.
“President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.
“The President congratulates the Muslim faithful and prays that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience.
“President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation.
“The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.
“President Tinubu calls on citizens to spare a prayer for the nation for continuous peace and stability while working according to purpose in promoting unity, peace, and progress.
“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.
“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.
“The President reassures Nigerians that his administration is prioritizing their physical, social, and economic security and will not relent on this noble endeavour.
“President Tinubu wishes Nigerians happy Sallah celebrations,” the statement read.