Eid-el Kabir: Support leaders to secure Nigeria, bring development – Bauchi Speaker urges Nigerians
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi –
The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, has called on Nigerians to support the leaders through prayers and encouragement so that Almighty Allah would give them wisdom to lead the people efficiently, secure the country and bring developments.
Suleiman who said this in a message while felicitating with Muslims in Bauchi State and the Country at large as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el Kabir, also called on them to make sacrifices towards ending the insurgency, kidnapping, banditry and other form of violence in the country, which he said are great threats to the peace and development in Nigeria.
He described the holy festive period as a turning point to all Muslims all over the world as they perform the rite of animal sacrifices as commanded by the Almighty Allah.
The Speaker, who is also the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, said the animal sacrifices made during the period demonstrate total submission and obedient to the commandments and will of Almighty Allah and his beloved prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
“We should use this holy period to show more commitment, faithful and total obedience to Almighty Allah as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) who offered to make self-sacrifice to obey the command of the Almighty Allah. We should show love to one another and offer helping hands to neighbours and the needy.
“This year’s Eid-el-Kabir comes at the time when our dear nation is trying hard to overcome some national challenges threatening our development and unity.
“The COVID-19 pandemic is still spreading, insurgency, kidnapping, banditry and other form of violence are some great threats to the peace and development of the country.
“While I commend the Government for working hard to secure the country and overcome all our national challenges, I enjoin all Nigerians to make more sacrifices toward solving these problems and national growth and development in order to complement the effort of the government.
“Leaders should be supported through prayers, support and encouragement so that Almighty Allah will give them wisdom to lead the people efficiently, secure the country and bring developments,” he said.
He commended the Bauchi State governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for ensuring that peace and stability reign in the State, noting that in his two years in office, he has shown uncommon spirit of patriotism and exceptional leadership qualities by transforming the State in all sectors of human endeavour in which everywhere in the State wears new look and peace reigns.
He also commended the patriotism of the Members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly who provided the atmosphere for the development and peace in the State, assuring them of his continued loyalty and purposeful leadership.
Suleiman assured the people of the State that all the arms of government in the State will continue to work in synergy for the development of the State.