President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for sacrifice from Nigerians and prayers for the military and other security agencies fighting to keep the country safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits across the country.
The president, who gave the charge after observing the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list.
President Tinubu said, “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone.
“We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges we face from terrorism and banditry today. We must pray for them specifically, remember their sacrifices and continue to behave well as citizens.”
At the prayer ground, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nola, urged the Muslim faithful to remember and reflect on Ibraham’s sacrificial life.
“The whole essence of today is sacrifice. We must learn to make sacrifices for our family, nation and community. We must render our service to Allah, not men,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has tasked Nigerian leaders to come together and develop strategies that would bring insecurity in the country to an end.
In his Sallah messages to Nigerians shortly after observing two-unit Eid prayer at Fakon Edi (Eid ground), the Sultan emphasised that genuine unity and dedication among leaders were essential for finding lasting solutions to national problems.
“Insecurity continues to be a major concern in Sokoto and other parts of northern Nigeria.
“While security agencies are making commendable efforts to tackle these challenges, more needs to be done to turn the tide and consign insecurity to history,” he said.
The Sultan urged leaders to come together and develop strategies that would support and enhance the work of security personnel, ensuring long-term peace and stability.
He also extended his condolences to the government and people of Niger State over the recent flood disaster that claimed many lives.
Abubakar called on Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to offer continuous prayers for the country, while praying to Almighty Allah to accept their acts of worship.
