Eid-el-Kabir: Assembly Commission Chairman Urges Sacrifice, National Unity

The executive chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, Saviour Enyiekere, has felicitated Nigerians on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, stressing the importance of sacrifice, love and dedication to national development.

In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Enyiekere said, “On this joyous occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt congratulations to all Muslim faithful and indeed all Nigerians as they commemorate this sacred festival of sacrifice, obedience, love, and devotion to Almighty God.”

He said Eid-el-Kabir is a significant period in the Islamic faith, reminding humanity of the virtues exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim — unwavering faith, selflessness, obedience, and total submission to the will of God.

According to him, these enduring values continue to offer guidance and inspiration for building a virile, stronger, more united, and peaceful society where everyone will flourish.

He said, “As we celebrate this important festival, I urge Nigerians, irrespective of religious, ethnic, or political affiliations, to embrace the spirit of sacrifice, tolerance, love, and mutual understanding in our nation’s journey towards national unity, peace, and development.”

The NASS commission boss appealed to Nigerians to play their individual roles toward the peace and development of the country.

Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha or the “Greater Eid,” is a major Islamic festival celebrated globally to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to God.

The celebration commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s absolute faith and submission to Allah, who provided a ram to be sacrificed instead of his son.