{"id":9906,"date":"2025-06-07T11:55:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T11:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9906"},"modified":"2025-06-08T06:31:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T06:31:53","slug":"eid-kabir-lets-come-together-to-build-nigeria-pray-for-military-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=9906","title":{"rendered":"Eid Kabir: Let\u2019s come together to build Nigeria, pray for military \u2014 Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to unite in building a nation that all citizens can be proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made the call while speaking with journalists shortly after observing the Eid Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The president also appealed for prayers for the country\u2019s troops on the frontlines, fighting terrorism and working to ensure national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Tinubu further urged citizens to be their brothers\u2019 keepers, extend kindness to their neighbours, and show love to all, regardless of differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pixfuture.com\/advertisers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe must sacrifice, we should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn the spirit of peace, we must come together, be our brothers\u2019 keepers, give to our neighbours, and love everyone equally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Tinubu expressed appreciation for the sacrifices made by Nigeria\u2019s troops in keeping the country safe from terrorism and other security challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe must pray hard for our troops who are keeping us safe, making the sacrifices and the challenges that we face in terrorism and battle duty,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va8KucvJpe8eFOl3En22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cToday, we must pray for them, specifically, and we must remember their sacrifices, respect them, and continue to be of good behaviour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivering the Eid Kabir message, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos, Suleiman Abou-Nolla, urged Nigerians to sacrifice their greed, short-term thinking, and selfishness for the country\u2019s growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr Abou-Nolla emphasised the importance of unity, peace, and putting the nation\u2019s interests above individual and group interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said: \u201cIf we want to see Nigeria of our dreams, we must be ready to part with our habits, attitudes and systems that hinder national growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He called on leaders to give up excessive spendings and citizens to overcome their shortcomings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chief Imam also stressed the need for unity, citing the example of Prophet Ibrahim\u2019s family, who demonstrated total obedience and trust in Allah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cYou must rise above tribal and religious sentiments. Whether Muslim, non-Muslim, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, Ijaw, we all share the same fears, the same concerns, the same dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cLet us be united. Let us be one body together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pixfuture.com\/advertisers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cleric called for an end to indiscipline, hate speech, violence, tribalism, banditry, and terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He prayed for the president and other leaders, that Allah should grant them strength, protection, and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also prayed for peace and harmony in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe pray for our nation, Nigeria, that Allah should grant us peace and harmony in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the dignitaries at the prayer ground included, former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also in attendance were members of the Lagos Council of Traditional White Cap Chiefs, Tinubu\u2019s Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola and Lagos State Head of Service, Olanode Agoro among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nannews.ng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAN<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to unite in building a nation that all citizens can be proud of. 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