President Bola Tinubu don call for national unity and dey assure Nigerians say security and economy go better. The president yarn dis for im 2026 Eid-El-Kabir message to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide.
As a nation, we dey on journey of reconstruction and renewal. The reforms we don undertake dey challenging but necessary to build stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations, the president talk for message on Tuesday.
Just as sacrifice bring reward, I dey happy say the sacrifices and efforts we don make for past three years don yield more stable economy, making our country preferred investment destination wey go drive job creation and economic growth. The walk through dark tunnel don finish, and the light don come.
I dey confident say, by the Grace of God, the reforms we don diligently pursue go continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all.
I dey aware say, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies—including the recent elimination of wanted ISIS leader—heartless terrorists and bandits still attack some communities. I assure you: you no dey abandoned nor forgotten. We go ultimately defeat all the forces of evil.
The former governor of Lagos ask Nigerians to reflect on lessons of festive season, including sacrifice, love, and unity. One central lesson of Eid-el-Kabir na the call to show mercy and compassion, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed. There is no greater example of duty and devotion than Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer im only son, Ismail, as sacrifice to Allah, he talk.
Make we also reach out to the less privileged, share with our neighbours, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood wey unite us as one people, Tinubu talk. My administration remain committed to building Nigeria where all citizens fit live for peace, worship freely, and pursue their dreams without fear.
He urge Muslim faithful to use this sacred occasion to pray for our country, for peace for our communities, and for wisdom for those for leadership. Make we pray say those wey dey commit crimes among us fit rethink and abandon their evil ways or face the full weight of the law, he talk.
On behalf of the government, I wish you all peaceful, joyous, and blessed Eid al-Kabir. May Allah accept our sacrifices and prayers, and may He continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Tinubu write.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government don declare Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays for the festive season. The declaration na by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for statement wey the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, issue.
The Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria don declare Wednesday, 27th May, and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid ul Adha, the statement read for part.
NASFAT President, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulRauf, don urge Muslims to uphold values of peace, sacrifice, compassion and unity as dem dey celebrate Eid-al-Adha. For statement yesterday, AbdulRauf congratulate Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts globally, describing Eid al-Adha as period of prayer, reflection and charity. According to am, the festival dey remind Muslims of importance of faith, sacrifice and caring for the less privileged for society.
