Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to prioritise the exhibition of love for the country and continue to have faith in his government.
The President has also said that the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration is alive and being implemented diligently.
The President said these on Wednesday when he joined the Muslim faithful to observe the Eid Al-Fitr prayers, at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, Lagos State.
President @officialABAT earlier today in Lagos, joined the Muslim faithful to observe Eid-el-Fitr prayers, urging Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens. pic.twitter.com/PkWtpKKUx7
— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre (@PBATMediaCentre) April 10, 2024
While encouraging Muslims celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan to extend the values of sacrifice and resilience beyond the fasting period, the President, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, urged Nigerians to be kind and cheerful givers.
”The resilience and sacrifice that we have shown and made during these months should be preserved. Be a kind and cheerful giver. We must love our country more than any other country because that is the only one we have. We must continue to protect the integrity of our government and leadership.
”The Renewed Hope Agenda is alive, well and fine, and Nigerians should continue to be very hopeful. Without hope, there is no salvation. Without hope, there is no development. Without hope, there is no life. Eid Mubarak,’’ the President told journalists at the end of the prayers led by the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla.
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Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam urged Nigerians to shun all acts of violence, ensure peaceful co-existence, and continue to have faith in the country.
He asked those in leadership positions to remain faithful to their oaths of office and work towards alleviating the suffering of the less privileged.
‘‘Let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Gaza and other areas of conflict,’’ the Chief Imam said.
He offered prayers of God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for President Tinubu and the Lagos State government, as well as for peace and stability in the country.
