The Governor of Lagos State Governor, Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday called on
Muslims in Nigeria to imbibe the values of
sacrifice and endurance as they join their
counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year’s
Eid-el-Kabir.
In his Sallah message signed by his Chief
Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, Governor
Ambode said the period of the celebration is
one that calls for every Muslim and other
Nigerians to embrace the tenets of sacrifice,
patience, humility and brotherly love.
He explained that the significance of the
season should be beyond the festivities,
adding that it should be a moment to reflect
on why God has united everyone with a
common humanity of blood, food and water as
these should constitute what binds the
people.
He, therefore, called on Nigerians to rededicate
themselves to a greater acceptance and
internalization of the lessons of piety,
faithfulness, dedication, fortitude, obedience,
sacrifice and selfless service which are for the
benefit of mankind.
“As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let
us renew our faith in our nation and implore
the Almighty God to restore to us those values
that place high premium on human life, love
of neighbour and sharing even as we ventilate
our faith in the unity of our dear country and
the possibility of her taking her place in the
comity of nations”, the Governor said.
He said the prevailing economic recession
currently taking its toll on Nigerians was only
a phase that will pave way for a new dawn in
the country, saying the Federal Government is
making steady efforts to salvage the
situation.
“This period requires more patience, fortitude,
tolerance, endurance, patriotism and a greater
willingness to make personal sacrifices for the
good of all. The President Muhammadu
Buhari administration remains committed to
lead the nation in overcoming its current
economic and developmental challenges”.
While wishing all Muslim brothers and sisters
in the State a happy Eid-el-Kabir celebration,
Governor Ambode expressed appreciation for
the support given to his administration, urging
all Lagosians to continue to embrace peaceful
co-existence.
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