Muslim faithful in Nigeria have been urged to reflect on the reasons for the Eid Al-Adha celebration.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq made the call as he rejoiced with them during the celebration of this year’s Eid Al-Adha.
While felicitating with Muslim faithfuls, she preached love for one another, sacrifice for the nation, peace, love and kindness as advocated by the Prophet Muhammed.
Umar Farouq called for prayers to unite the country and reduce humanitarian crises including internal displacement, refugees, hunger, killings and terrorism.
“Let us continue to pray for the unity of the country especially the vulnerable among us. May Allah grant us peace as we celebrate Eid and may we witness more celebrations as a united nation,” Umar Farouq said.
The Minister said a peaceful Nigeria would reduce the number of displaced and vulnerable people in the country.
“If we spend less on IDPs and victims of communal clashes, cattle rustlings or banditry, Government can channel such funds to other capital projects,” she stated.
The Minister gave assurance that the Government of Nigeria would continue to do everything within its power to ensure a country that all Nigerians would be proud of.
