Forum felicitates muslims, Nigerians on Eid-el-Kabir

The Forum of Former Governors in Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and all Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging citizens to embrace the values of peace, sacrifice, love and national unity. In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman of the Forum and former Governor of Niger State, Muazu Babangida […]

The Forum of Former Governors in Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to Muslims and all Nigerians on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, urging citizens to embrace the values of peace, sacrifice, love and national unity.

In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman of the Forum and former Governor of Niger State, Muazu Babangida Aliyu, the group described the festival as a reminder of the virtues of devotion to God, compassion for humanity and collective responsibility towards national development.

The Forum said the objectives of giving, sacrifice to God and love for humanity associated with Eid-el-Kabir provide a strong foundation for fostering cooperation, harmonious relationships and national growth.

According to the statement, “The objectives of giving, happy felicitations, sacrifice to God and love for humanity that it signifies is one of the cardinal templates of practice for laying a foundation for intergroup cooperation and relations, national growth and unity in a developing nation like ours.”

The Forum noted that the celebration transcends ethnic and religious boundaries, bringing together Nigerians from diverse backgrounds in a spirit of unity and togetherness.

“The celebration which cut across all tribes in Nigeria, where Muslims and non-Muslims are, reminds us of our oneness and togetherness as a nation. It is therefore an opportunity for us to appreciate and celebrate with one another, as a people bounded in love and togetherness,” the statement said.

The former governors also acknowledged the sacrifices required for national growth and called on Nigerians to uphold the values symbolised by the Eid celebration.

“The Forum appreciates the enduring cost of national growth and the sacrifices and use this opportunity to call on all Nigerians to continue to embrace principles of peace, love and care for the needy that it symbolise and epitomise, and continue to pray for unity, peace, progress and great future for our nation,” the statement added.

The Forum further prayed for continued peace, prosperity and progress for the country, expressing hope that the blessings of the season would bring joy and happiness to all Nigerians.

“May our sacrifices be accepted by Allah. May the blessings of Eid-el-Kabir fill the heart of Nigerians with peace, joy and prosperity. We wish all a joyful Eid-el-Kabir filled with love, happiness and countless blessings of the season,” the statement concluded.