President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to demonstrate more compassion for their neighbours and to extend acts of innocence to everyone, in the true spirit of Eid-el-Kabir.
Speaking with journalists after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Lagos on Sunday, the President said some sacrifice will be required to move the nation forward.
“We have been told by the Chief Imam how we can follow the path of sacrifice. The sacrifice required of a good citizen. Citizenship comes with responsibilities. As citizens, what must we do to be committed members of our society? Yes, that is sacrifice; loving your country. Loving your neighbours, Sharing what you have with each other. And to always be thankful to Almighty God,” the President said.
In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, who led the prayers, reiterated the need for more love, sacrifice and care for the poor and the vulnerable.
“Our leaders like the late Sir Ahmadu Bello, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, to mention a few, sacrificed their knowledge, wealth, sweat, and even life, to the growth and development of the country we call ours today. All their activities and actions were geared towards nation-building.
“We must therefore ensure that their sacrifices are not in vain. It is incumbent on us to follow their footsteps to ensure that this nation, Nigeria, continues to grow in leaps and bounds,” he said.
The Chief Imam of Lagos urged citizens to pray that God Almighty grant the President the strength and wisdom to deliver on his vision for a better and prosperous nation.
Dominica Nwabufo
