By Miriam Humbe
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume has extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice and national unity.
Yomi Odunuga, the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to Secretary to the Government of the Federation disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday.
In his Sallah message issued on Tuesday, Senator Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual reflection, compassion and devotion to the values exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He called on Nigerians to use the celebration to pray for the peace, stability and progress of the country.
The SGF said that Eid-el-Kabir symbolises obedience, selflessness and faith in God, virtues he said remain essential in fostering harmony and strengthening national cohesion at a time the nation faces socio-economic and security challenges.
Akume also commended Muslims for their contributions to national development and peaceful coexistence, stressing that Nigeria’s diversity should continue to serve as a source of strength rather than division.
He urged citizens to promote tolerance and mutual understanding irrespective of ethnic, religious or political differences.
The SGF further appealed to Nigerians to support the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stressing that ongoing reforms are already yielding positive results for the country. He said the government remains committed to improving the welfare and living conditions of citizens.
He encouraged Muslim faithful to extend love and kindness to the less privileged during the celebration, adding that the spirit of sacrifice associated with Eid-el-Kabir should inspire greater care for vulnerable members of society.
Akume prayed for continued peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria, while wishing Muslims a joyful and fulfilling Eid-el-Kabir celebration marked by happiness, safety and renewed hope for the nation.
