By Teddy Nwanunobi
The DG/CEO, National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has congratulated all the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.
In his message, on Wednesday, to the Muslims, Shaibu described the occasion as “a season that symbolises sacrifice, faith, obedience, love, and devotion to God.”
Shaibu encouraged Nigerians to continue to support the efforts geared towards national unity, peace, and development.
”I deeply appreciate the spiritual significance of this holy festival and the enduring values it represents for humanity.
”Eid-el-Kabir reminds us all Muslims and Christians alike the importance of sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, unity, and service to one another.
“As our Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate, I pray that Almighty Allah grants peace, joy, good health, and abundant blessings to every family, and continues to strengthen our nation with harmony and progress.
“This period also calls for sober reflection by every Nigerian, regardless of religion or ethnicity, on the urgent need to preserve our unity and promote peaceful coexistence. Nigeria can only achieve greatness when we see ourselves first as one people with a shared destiny.
“I, therefore, encourage all Nigerians, whether Christians, Muslims, and people of other faiths to continue supporting efforts geared towards national unity, peace, and development, while joining hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda for a more prosperous, secure, and inclusive Nigeria.
“At this critical time in our nation’s history, let us reject division, hatred, and intolerance, and instead embrace love, understanding, and patriotism in the spirit of one Nigeria.
“May this Eid-el-Kabir celebration renew hope in our hearts and strengthen the bond of unity among all Nigerians,” he said.
