President Bola Tinubu has said no religion supports killing people or engaging in violence.
Tinubu made the statement on Wednesday after observing the
Eid-el-Kabir prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the festival teaches
Muslims about sacrifice, obedience, love for humanity, and submission to the
will of Allah, following the example of Prophet Ibrahim.
The President urged Nigerians to avoid banditry, ethnic
hatred, and discrimination.
“Nowhere in the holy teachings does it say you should engage
in banditry or take a human life.
“The sacrifice we speak of, even from the beginning of life,
where we take these lessons, teaches us that a child was replaced with an
animal.
“That is the value placed on human life.”
Tinubu also encouraged Nigerians to show kindness and
generosity during the festive season.
“We thank Almighty Allah for making us witness another year
of Eid-el-Kabir,” he said.
“No discrimination, no ethnicity, no hatred. We should share
love and be generous to one another in a way that reflects the values of our
country and humanity.”
He added that citizens should obey the rule of law and
remain tolerant of one another.
The President said Nigeria’s diversity should unite the
country rather than divide it, stressing that peace and development are more
important than ethnic, religious, or political differences.
In his sermon, the Grand Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh
Sulaimon Abou-Nolla, urged Muslims to fear Allah and promote unity, sacrifice,
and generosity.
Top government officials and traditional leaders joined
Tinubu for the prayers, including Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,
former Governor Babatunde Fashola, the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, Chief
of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
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