President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that the sacrifices and great expectations of the citizens of Nigerians will not come to naught, stressing that propitious outcomes are beginning to manifest with the economy strengthening and vibrancy returning to critical sectors of the economy.
This is as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, and governors of Edo, Ekiti, Ogun, Kwara, Niger and Gombe states have congratulated Muslim faithful on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir festival.
As the Muslim Ummah marks the celebrations, the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday called for vigilance, just as the Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed Commissioners of Police (CPs), and Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to strategically set up the security framework in their Areas of Responsibility (AOR).
In a Sallah message released yesterday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, the president also rejoiced with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, describing it as an event that denotes sacrifice, faith, and obedience to the will of the Almighty.
While congratulating the Muslim faithful, Tinubu prayed to Allah to accept their supplications and acts of obedience.
President Tinubu emphasised that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to bring about great change.
He called 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 acknowledged the sacrifices that Nigerians have made in the past year as his administration sets the nation on a firm pedestal of growth and development.
He reiterated that his administration would continue to prioritise Nigerians’ physical, social, and economic security and would not relent on this noble endeavour.
In his goodwill message to Muslims through a press statement issued yesterday by his media office, Atiku noted that the celebration is not merely a fanfare but an admonition to the people to have forbearance and show compassion in every situation.
“Even in the face of current hard times that many Nigerians are passing through, we must never fail to put trust in God and, more importantly, extend compassion and safety to the vulnerable people around us,” he added.
