Eid-el-Kabir: Barau urges unity, charity, prayers for Nigeria

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….Senator Adeola Calls for Support for Renewed Hope Agenda

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By Henry Umoru

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ABUJA — Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, prayers, and support for the poor and vulnerable as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

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In a Sallah message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Ismail Mudashir, the lawmaker urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, national unity, and sustained progress.

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Barau, who represents Kano North and also serves as First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, congratulated Nigerian pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, urging them to remember the country and its leaders in their prayers.

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He called on the pilgrims to pray for lasting peace, stability, and prosperity, noting that supplications made during the holy period are vital to national development.

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The Deputy Senate President also urged Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the administration remains committed to addressing national challenges and improving citizens’ welfare.

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“This season reminds us of total submission to the will of Allah, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim. True believers must uphold the values of sacrifice, obedience, tolerance, justice and charity,” he said.

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He added that Nigerians should extend support to the less privileged and recommit to building a peaceful and prosperous nation.

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“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to demonstrate leadership and commitment towards addressing the challenges facing our country. With sustained efforts and the support of all Nigerians, the nation will achieve greater stability and prosperity,” he said.

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Meanwhile, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, also called for prayers for peace and support for the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.”

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In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, Adeola urged Muslims to reflect on the lessons of sacrifice, love, and peaceful coexistence as taught by the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

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He said adherence to Islamic values would help strengthen national unity and support ongoing reforms under the federal government.

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“As the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks its three years in office with positive indicators of economic recovery, the nation needs security, peace, understanding and sacrifice to consolidate gains and deepen reform efforts,” the statement read.

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Adeola also assured his constituents in Ogun West of continued effective representation, pledging to sustain constituency projects in education, infrastructure, and empowerment programmes.

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