Eid-el-Kabir: Sanwo-Olu Urges Nigerians To Embrace Sacrifice, Unity

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Muslims in Lagos State and across the country on the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir, calling on Nigerians to uphold the values of sacrifice, peace, and national unity.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the Islamic festival as a period for reflection, faith, and communal harmony.

Sanwo-Olu said Eid-el-Kabir symbolises the devotion, obedience, and perseverance of Prophet Ibrahim, urging residents to remain steadfast in faith, especially during difficult times.

“This symbolic Islamic festival is a reminder to us that there will always be great rewards when we have abiding faith and patience in trying periods, with persistence in prayers and tenacity in our belief,” he said.

The governor stressed that the spirit of sacrifice associated with the celebration should extend beyond religious observance to contribute to national growth and societal development.

“It also reminds us of the sacrifice we are expected to make not only for the purpose of spiritual fulfilment but also for the progress of mankind and development of our society,” he added.

Sanwo-Olu further appealed to Nigerians to avoid actions capable of undermining the country’s unity and stability, urging citizens to emulate the virtues demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.

“I want to appeal to all Lagos residents and Nigerians to draw lessons from Prophet Ibrahim’s example by eschewing tendencies that could sever the unity and stability in the country,” he said.

The governor also called for continued support for the federal government’s development agenda under President Bola Tinubu, noting that nation-building requires collective commitment and responsibility from all citizens.