The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani and a former governor of the state, Ahmed Makarfi, have called on Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of sacrifice, compassion, peace and national unity as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In separate goodwill messages issued on Wednesday, the two leaders urged citizens to reflect on the lessons of obedience, faith and peaceful coexistence associated with the Islamic festival.
Sani described Eid-el-Kabir as a sacred season of “profound spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and gratitude to Almighty Allah,” noting that the celebration symbolised the exemplary obedience of Prophet Ibrahim to the will of Allah.
According to him, the festival remains a timeless lesson in faith, conviction and compassion.
“Beyond the symbolic act of sacrifice lies the enduring essence of this festival: the triumph of faith over fear, of conviction over comfort, and of compassion over self-interest,” the governor said.
