President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to pray for the military and security agencies, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits, as they make sacrifices to keep the nation safe.
The President made this call during the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on X.
“We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from terrorism and banditry today.
”We must pray for them specifically, remember their sacrifices, and continue to behave well as citizens.”
The President emphasised the importance of unity and sacrifice, urging Nigerians to remember the vulnerable and show love to everyone.
He also called on citizens to behave well and pray for the troops to keep the nation safe.
The Chief Imam of Lagos State, Suleiman Oluwatoyin Abu-Nola, urged the Muslim faithful to reflect on Abraham’s sacrificial life and make sacrifices for their family, nation, and community.
He also called for peace, unity, and consideration for the needs of neighbors, the poor, and vulnerable.
“The whole essence of today is sacrifice. We must learn to make sacrifices for our family, nation, and community. We must render our service to Allah, not men,” he said.
The Eid-al-Adha prayer was attended by several notable figures, including the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Hamzat.
