President Bola Tinubu has declared Nigeria’s imminent journey towards peace, stability, and prosperity.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the declaration was made at the Eid Prayer Ground, where President Tinubu joined fellow worshippers in observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Lagos.
In a statement issued by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to place their trust in God, expressing unwavering faith that the nation will experience a positive transformation.
Emphasising the significance of unity and cooperation, he called upon all Nigerians to set aside ethnic and religious rivalries for the greater good of the country.
President Tinubu assured the nation that Allah, in His wisdom, would not burden Nigeria with challenges that it cannot overcome. In his remarks to reporters, he conveyed his gratitude to Almighty Allah for preserving the nation’s well-being and offered prayers for continued robust health and prosperity. He stressed the importance of making sacrifices and reiterated his unwavering belief in the collective strength of the country.
He stated, ”But Allah will not give you a burden that you cannot carry. He is there for us. We must have faith in the country. Have faith in ourselves, believing that as citizens of this country, we must join hands to build the nation. No religious identity, no tribal identity, let us live with one another in joy and prosperity. Nigeria will see peace, stability, and God will grant peace to those of us at the warfront.”
The full statement reads:
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
Nigeria will Experience Peace, Stability And Prosperity, President Tinubu Declares at Lagos Eid Prayer Ground
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Lagos urged Nigerians to have faith in God that the country will experience peace, stability and prosperity.
Speaking to reporters after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks prayer ground, the President stressed the need for unity and cooperation, appealing to Nigerians to eschew ethnic and religious rivalries.
While noting that Allah would not burden the country with what it cannot bear, the President said:
”I thank Almighty Allah for keeping us in good health till today and pray to Him to grant us robust health and prosperity. May our sacrifices turn to prosperity. We have to make the sacrifices and that is clear, we have to.
”But Allah will not give you a burden that you cannot carry. He is there for us. We must have faith in the country. Have faith in ourselves, believing that as citizens of this country, we must join hands to build the nation.
”No religious identity, no tribal identity, let us live with one another in joy and prosperity. Nigeria will see peace, stability and God will grant peace to those of us at the warfront.”
The President also used the occasion to pray for Nigerian troops in the frontline in the fight against insurgency, saying it is his earnest desire and that of the nation that they emerge victorious.
The Eid prayer, which started at 9 a.m. was led by the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nolah.
The Chief Imam later performed the obligatory slaughtering of ram at the Eid prayer ground in celebration of the significance of the noble act of Prophet Ibrahim in total obedience to Allah’s command.
Speaking on behalf of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat felicitated Muslims across Nigeria and in the state for the joy of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging them to unite behind President Tinubu in his determination to make the country better.
“It is our duty to pray for our leaders. We must pray for our President that God should help him to succeed in the task before him.”
The prayer was attended by the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, former Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, among other notable government officials and top politicians.
Dele Alake
Special Adviser to the President
Special Duties, Communications and Strategy
June 28, 2023
