President Bola Tinubu don call for national unity and assurance Nigerians say security and economy don improve. He tok dis for im 2026 Eid-El-Kabir message to Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide.
According to Tinubu, Nigeria dey on journey of reconstruction and renewal. He say di reforms wey dem take dey do dey challenging but necessary to build stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations.
Di president tok say just as sacrifice bring reward, im dey happy say di sacrifices and efforts wey dem make for di past three years don yield more stable economy, making Nigeria a preferred investment destination wey go drive job creation and economic growth. Im add say di walk through dark tunnel don finish, and di light don come.
Tinubu express confidence say by God’s grace, di reforms wey dem diligently pursue go continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all. Im acknowledge say despite di best efforts of security and intelligence agencies, including di recent elimination of wanted ISIS leader, heartless terrorists and bandits still dey attack some communities. Im assure dem say dem no be abandoned or forgotten, and say ultimately, dem go defeat all forces of evil.
Di former governor of Lagos ask Nigerians to reflect on lessons of di festive season, including sacrifice, love, and unity. Im talk say one central lesson of Eid-el-Kabir na di call to show mercy and compassion, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed. Im say no greater example of duty and devotion than Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer im only son, Ismail, as sacrifice to Allah.
Tinubu urge Muslims to reach out to less privileged, share with neighbours, and strengthen bonds of brotherhood wey unite dem as one people. Im assure say im administration remain committed to building Nigeria where all citizens fit live in peace, worship freely, and pursue dem dreams without fear.
Di president urge Muslim faithful to use dis sacred occasion to pray for Nigeria, for peace for communities, and for wisdom for those for leadership. Im add say make dem pray say those wey dey commit crimes among dem fit rethink and abandon evil ways or face full weight of law.
For im message, Tinubu wish all Nigerians a peaceful, joyous, and blessed Eid al-Kabir, and pray say Allah accept dem sacrifices and prayers, and continue to bless di Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, di Federal Government don declare Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays for di festive season. Di declaration na by Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for statement wey Permanent Secretary of di Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, sign.
Di statement say di Federal Government of di Federal Republic of Nigeria declare Wednesday, 27th May, and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark di celebration of Eid ul Adha.
Deputy President of di Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, don also rejoice with Muslims across di country on di occasion of dis year Eid-El-Kabir celebration, calling for sustained prayers, unity, and support for di poor and vulnerable for society.
For special Sallah message, Senator Barau urge Muslims and all Nigerians to use di occasion to pray for peace, unity, and di continued progress of di country. Im also congratulate Nigerian pilgrims currently performing di Hajj for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, urging dem to remember Nigeria and di leaders for dem prayers at di holy sites.
Senator Barau urge Nigerians to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating say di president remain committed to addressing di nation challenges and improving di well-being of citizens. Im wish Muslims and all Nigerians a peaceful and memorable Eid-El-Kabir, and remind dem say di season dey remind us of total submission to di will of Allah, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.
