Report suspicious movements around you, Tinubu urges Nigerians 

…Joined Muslims for Eid-el- Fitr at Dodan Barracks 

President Bola Tinubu on Friday joined other Muslim faithfuls to pray for the peace of Nigeria, on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, urging Nigerians to report suspicious movements around them

The President who prayed at the Dodan Barracks pray ground, was accompanied by Governor Babajide Sawo-olu and other top government officials.

Tinubu speaking to State House Journalists after the prayers, urged Nigerians support the war against insurgency, urging them not to abandon the battle to the federal government alone.

He reminded citizens that the lessons of Ramadan and Lent is patience, tolerance, and neighbourliness—as cornerstones of nation-building.

“I pray for peace in the country. The stability, peace and security of the nation is not just one man’s responsibility

We are all involved. Report suspicious movements of people across the length and breadth of the country. These are our responsibilities too,” he declared.

“We give thanks to God for guiding us through the month of Ramadan. We have accepted the principles, philosophy and doctrine of giving, peace, security and love of our nation, and of neighbours, and kindness to all humanity in any way we can,” he said.

“We should assist the needy and help the vulnerable. That is the teaching. May God accept our sacrifices.

“We must continue not because Ramadan has come and it’s over… The teaching must continue even after Ramadan. We must continue to be our brother’s keeper. Good behaviour, good neighbours, and love for humanity.”

“The focus of all religions in the country remains the worship of one God… The task of nation-building is collective, inclusive and shared by all Nigerians,” he noted, calling for embracing diversity and national unity.

“”We give thanks to God for guiding us through the month of Ramadan. We have accepted the principles, philosophy and doctrine of giving, peace, security and love of our nation, and of neighbours, and kindness to all humanity in any way we can.

For him, the  task of nation-building is collective, inclusive and shared by all Nigerians, urging more emphasis on the beauty of diversity and the unity of the country.

Tinubu also spoke on his visit to the United Kingdom with his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, and the reception by His Majesty, King Charles III, and Queen Camilla, the President described the honour as a reflection of Nigeria’s place in the emerging global economy.

He described the visit as a ” very big opportunity for us to be a good example of the diversity in our society, being able to accept one another as our brothers’ keepers. Tolerance among all faiths. The fact that we worship the same God doesn’t mean our styles have to be the same.  Our behaviour could be different, but we serve God Almighty,’’ the President stated.

Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos, in his remarks, said the government and people of the state will continue to pray for peace and the well-being of all citizens in the country.

He thanked the President for his continued support of the state.

In his sermon, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sulaiman Abou-Nolla, who led the Eid al-Fitr prayer, reminded the Muslim Ummah of the significance of Ramadan and the need for the faithful to continue to live in the virtues of penitence and piety.

Abou-Nolla urged citizens to continue seeking peace and brotherhood, despite the challenges worldwide.

” Today, we are witnessing a world unsettled by tensions and fear. Nations are on edge, and economies are fragile. For Nigerians, especially the good citizens of this great nation, this is a time for calmness, not chaos—a time for wisdom, not provocation. Ours is a religion of peace and discipline and care,” the Imam said.

The president was accompanied to the Eid ground by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola; associates and family members.

Recall that the President had  arrived Lagos for the Salah holidays

The celebrations marks the end of the fasting period, during which the Muslims make sacrifices as part the atonement for sins and also pray for forgiveness

The President had in his message called on the Muslims to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Mohammed ( Peace be upon him)

He also show love and care for the less privilege people in the society
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