Francesca Odimgbe
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Muslims across the country, especially in Lagos on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his Eid-el-Kabir message released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, congratulated Muslims in Lagos and advised them to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful co-existence.
He also urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to imbibe the lessons of sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim and work for the peace, unity, and progress of the nation.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said Eid al-Adha became a symbolic event in the history of mankind, given the bountiful rewards that followed the patience and perseverance of Prophet Ibrahim, who held on tenaciously to his faith in God despite being afflicted.
He said: “On behalf of my family and the Government of Lagos State, I join millions of people around the world, to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and in Nigeria happy Eid-el-Kabir, which comes with significant lessons for mankind.
“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.
“It also reminds us of the sacrifice we are expected to make not only for the purpose of spiritual fulfillment but also for the progress of mankind and development of our society.
“I want to appeal to all Lagos residents and Nigerians to draw lessons from Prophet Ibrahim’s examples by eschewing tendencies that could severe the unity and stability in the country.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also advised Nigerians to support the President Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts in building a nation that would work for all. He said the need to keep Nigeria on the path of development is a collective responsibility of all citizens.