Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-al-Adha, has charged Nigerians to reflect on the values of selflessness, compassion, and unwavering hope.
She further urged Nigerians to allow these principles guide collective efforts to eliminate gender-based disparities, improve access to social protection, and strengthen the institutions that support families and safeguard our children.
In a message commemorating Eid Al-Adha
she noted that the celebration is a profound reminder of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and shared humanity; virtues that are deeply aligned with our commitment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR), to build an inclusive, equitable, and compassionate society.
The Ministers’ message reads;
“I extend warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria; especially to our women, children, families, and the most vulnerable, whose resilience and strength continue to inspire our national journey.
At the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, we recognize that behind every sacrifice is a story of courage; often borne by women at the front lines of family, care, and community. This season offers us a powerful opportunity to renew our collective promise: to protect the vulnerable, empower women and girls, uphold the dignity of every child, and promote unity across our diverse society.
To every Nigerian woman nurturing her home, every child with dreams for tomorrow, every family striving with dignity, and every vulnerable person navigating hardship, you are at the heart of our work and our prayers this season.
May this season of Eid bring peace to our homes, healing to our nation, and renewed strength for the work ahead. Eid Mubarak.
Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.”
Eid al-Adha, also called the Feast of Sacrifice, is a major holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide with special prayers held at major mosques and Islamic centres.
It also involves animal sacrifice, in remembrance of Ibrahim’s sacrifice, a period of visitations, giving of gifts and sharing of meat among family members, friends, neighbors, and the poor.
Eid al-Adha , also called Id-ul-Adha, Id-ul-Zuha and Bakr-Id is commemorated in Nigeria with a national holiday.
Olusola Akintonde