President Bola Tinubu has advised Nigerians to continue to hope, without which “there is no life.”
Speaking to newsmen shortly after observing two Rakah prayer of Eid in Lagos yesterday, April 10, to mark the end of the 30-day Ramadan Fasting, Tinubu said: “Nigerians should continue to be very hopeful.
“Without hope, there is no salvation. Without hope, there is no development. Without hope, there is no life.”
According to the President, the Renewed Hope Agenda of his government is alive, well and fine.
He emphasized the need for Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens.
The President explained that the Renewed Hope Agenda is aimed at bringing prosperity to Nigerians even as he encouraged Muslims to extend the values of sacrifice and resilience beyond the fasting period.
President Tinubu stressed the need for Nigerians to prioritize the exhibition of love for the country.
”The resilience and sacrifice that we have shown and made during these months should be preserved. Be a kind and cheerful giver. We must love our country more than any other country, because that is the only one we have.
”We must continue to protect the integrity of our government and leadership.”
The Eid prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla, who called on Nigerians to shun all acts of violence, ensure peaceful co-existence and continue to have faith in the country.
He asked those in leadership positions to remain faithful to their oaths of office and work towards alleviating the suffering of the less privileged.
‘‘Let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Gaza and other areas of conflict,’’ the Chief Imam said.
He offered prayers of God’s guidance, wisdom and protection for President Tinubu and the Lagos State government, as well as for peace and stability in the country.
