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The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Lagos East and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, calling on Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion, and support for leaders at all levels working towards national development.
In a goodwill message released on Tuesday in Lagos, Senator Abiru described Eid-El-Kabir as a sacred celebration that reflects the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, humility, obedience, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah.
The lawmaker stated that the season offers Nigerians an opportunity for deep reflection and renewed commitment to peaceful coexistence, service to humanity, and nation-building.
“This sacred celebration serves as a profound reminder of the enduring virtues of faith, sacrifice, humility, obedience, and complete submission to the will of Almighty Allah.
It also calls on us to renew our commitment to compassion, unity, peaceful coexistence, and service to humanity,” he stated.
Senator Abiru urged Nigerians to remain united irrespective of religious, ethnic, or political differences, stressing that collective support and national cohesion are essential to achieving sustainable growth and prosperity.
“At this critical moment in our national journey, we must continue to come together as one people, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation, in support of efforts aimed at building a more prosperous, secure, and united Nigeria,” he said.
The Senator also called on citizens to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and leaders at various levels of government as they work towards repositioning the country for economic stability and long-term development.
“I urge all Nigerians to continue to support our leaders at all levels, especially President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as they work diligently to reposition our nation for sustainable growth and shared prosperity,” he added.
Senator Abiru further encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful, resilient, and prayerful despite prevailing challenges, noting that Eid-El-Kabir should inspire citizens to strengthen bonds of mutual support and collective responsibility.
“I encourage everyone to remain hopeful, resilient, and prayerful. Beyond the celebrations, Eid-El-Kabir is a season of deep reflection and an opportunity to strengthen our collective resolve towards nation-building and mutual support for one another,” he said.
He prayed for enduring peace, unity, stability, and progress in Nigeria, while wishing Muslim faithful a peaceful, joyous, and spiritually fulfilling Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
“May Almighty Allah accept our sacrifices, answer our prayers, and bless our dear nation with enduring peace, unity, stability, and progress. I wish all Muslim faithful a peaceful, joyous, and fulfilling Eid-El-Kabir celebration,” the statement concluded.
