As Muslims around the world observe the Eid-el-Kabir festival, Oyo State, Seyi Makinde and the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli have felicitated with the Muslims, urging them to increase their prayers for the country and state and embrace the spirit of sacrifice, unity.
The governor, in his Sallah message, charged them to use the occasion of the blessed festival to engage in more prayers for the state, Nigeria and all the leaders.
Makinde, who noted that the Eid Adha was one blessed and glorious festival through which Muslims worship God and show complete dedication to him, prayed to God to accept and reward the sacrifices of all worshippers.
He appreciated the Muslim community for their unrelenting support for his administration and their constant prayers, stating that he remained assured of their support and prayers as the administration begins its seventh year in office.
He said: “I want to congratulate my Muslim brothers and sisters in Oyo State and across the world on witnessing the Eid-el-Kabir 2025.
“The Eid Adha is one glorious festival and an opportunity for Muslim faithful to demonstrate their dedication to God through prayers and sacrifice.
“While congratulating them on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, I also appreciate the Muslim community in Oyo State for their unrelenting support, prayers and sacrifice for the betterment of our state.
“I admonish them to continue to pray for their government, which has served them for six years and delivered accelerated and sustainable development and to continue to support us
“Let me also add that our government, their government, will continue to put the interests of the people of the state first.’’
In the same vein, the Oyo South senator who extended warm greetings to Muslims on the celebration of Eid-el-Adha, urged them to embrace the festival’s deeper message of sacrifice, compassion and national unity.
Alli called on Nigerians to reflect on the timeless values demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS), especially as the nation navigates through economic and social challenges.
He said that Eid-el-Adha goes beyond ritual sacrifices, stressing the need to uplift the less privileged, support one another, and rekindle a sense of patriotism and shared responsibility among citizens.
The lawmaker said that while insecurity and economic hardship test the nation’s resolve, Nigerians must unite across religious and ethnic lines to build a better future.
