In his Eid-el-Kabir address to the nation on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu appealed for continued national patience while assuring Nigerians that the worst of economic hardships had passed. The President framed his administration’s reform agenda through the spiritual lens of sacrifice embodied by the Islamic festival.
“Eid-el-Kabir represents the high point of the sacred first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deeds,” Tinubu stated, emphasizing the festival’s deeper significance beyond celebration.
“To truly honour Eid, we must embody these virtues, just as Prophet Ibrahim (AS) exemplified complete submission to Allah’s will.”
Acknowledging reform-induced difficulties, the President struck an optimistic tone: “Together, we have weathered challenging times and are approaching a brighter horizon. The toughest days are behind us.”
He defended his economic policies as necessary foundation repairs, stating “there are no quick fixes, but we are committed to repairing the foundations of our economy once and for all.”
The address balanced economic assurances with humanitarian concerns, as Tinubu expressed grief over Niger State’s flood disaster while urging national solidarity. He closed with a prayer for security forces and vulnerable citizens, invoking “the virtues of perseverance, sacrifice, loyalty, faith, and shared humanity” to unite the nation.
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