President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, charged Nigerians on the need for tolerance and understanding amongst the people, as well as support for the poor, which are part of the virtue of sacrifices symbolised by the season.
The President also urged Nigerians to use the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir to deepen the values of generosity, and peaceful coexistence.
The President speaking after performing the congregational prayers at the Dodan Barracks prayer ground, in Lagos on Wednesday, urged citizens to shun ethnic biases, all forms of hatred and fault lines that undermine national unity.
He was joined in the prayers by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, Oba of Lagos Rilwan Akiolu, Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser NSA, as well as other dignitaries.
Tinubu said the sacred occasion remains a profound reminder of obedience, sacrifice, love for humanity and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.
