Eid-el-Kabir: Abbas Greets Muslims, Urges Special Prayers

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, urging them to renew their faith in Allah (SWT) and in the country.

While wishing Muslims happy celebrations, the speaker called for renewed charity among themselves, especially toward the poor, the needy, and the less privileged in society. This, he noted, is a major tenet of Islam.

In his Sallah message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Abbas noted the significance of the celebration, saying it symbolises total submission to the will of Allah (SWT), as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

The Speaker said there are several lessons to learn from the life of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), including faith in Allah (SWT) and submission and obedience to constituted authorities, noting, “his period calls for a deep reflection.”

Speaker Abbas urged Nigerians to remain selfless and sacrifice their lives, time, and resources to the worship of Allah (SWT) and humanity.

As the country approaches the general elections next year, the Speaker called for special prayers for peaceful polls. He equally urged Nigerians to pray for the country, the government at all levels, unity, prosperity, and political stability.

Civil Defence Deploys Personnel For Sallah Celebration In Abia ‎ ‎ ‎BY KALU EZIYI, Umuahia, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abia State Commandant has deployed 670 personnel across the state to provide security during the Sallah celebration. ‎ ‎The commandant, Chukwuemeka Odimba, announced this yesterday after an expanded management meeting at the command’s headquarters in Umuahia, the state capital. ‎ ‎His words: “he personnel have been strategically deployed with special attention to Eid prayer grounds, worship centres, recreational facilities, and event centres.”‎ ‎He urged them to cooperate with other security agencies and to discharge their duties with patriotism and professionalism, as any unprofessional conduct will attract sanctions. ‎ ‎He assured residents of the corporation’s unreserved commitment to fulfilling its mandate to protect lives and critical national assets and infrastructure in the state. ‎ ‎While lauding officers and men of the command for their dedication to duty, which has contributed to the sustenance of the relative peace in the state, he expressed the hope that they will continue to deliver. ‎ ‎The commander charged them to redouble their efforts in surveillance and intelligence gathering, and to prioritise preventive/proactive security. ‎ ‎He appealed to the general public to remain vigilant, law-abiding, and to report suspicious movements to the nearest NSCDC formations or other security agencies for prompt response. ‎ ‎Odimba, who wished Muslim faithfuls across the state a peaceful and hitch-free celebration, maintained that the corps will not condone lawlessness from any quarter.