President Bola Tinubu has appealed for spiritual support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies fighting against Boko Haram and other criminals to keep the nation safe and united.
Tinubu said that the military confronting terrorists and bandits are making great sacrifices which has continued to sustain the peace within the nation.
The President, who made the appeal after observing the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list of Nigerians during this season.
He urged that those who are handy to remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice.
The president also advocated unity among Nigerians so as to remain their brothers’ keepers and show love to everyone.
The president also sought prayers for the troops at the frontlines who are fighting to the country safe for their sacrifices in the challenges that the country face from terrorism and banditry.
At the prayer ground, the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nola, urged the Muslim faithful to remember and reflect on Abraham’s sacrificial life.
The Chief Imam called on worshipers to live in peace and consider the needs of their neighbours, the poor and vulnerable.
Along with President Tinubu, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of State, Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat, and the former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, were at the prayer ground.
Also at the Eid ground were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; the Chairman of the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu; the Group Chief Executive of Oando, Wale Tinubu; and President Tinubu’s friend and longtime ally, Prof. Shaffideen Amuwo.
