Tinubu says economic reforms are yielding results, vows to crush insecurity as leaders preach unity during Eid celebrations.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday , roared very loudly, assuring Nigerians that his government will defeat all forces of evil troubling the country.
In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, the last before the 2027 general election, Tinubu charged criminals in the society to turn over a new leaf or be prepared to face the full wrath of the law.
The president, while emphasising that his administration would neither forget nor abandon communities attacked by terrorists and bandits, promised more investment in security, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital for the betterment of the Nigerian nation.
In the 15-paragraph Sallah message, Tinubu stated, “I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice.
“We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again.
“Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim—faith, obedience, and the willingness to sacrifice for a higher purpose.
“This sacred festival calls on all Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians and the whole of humanity, to embrace sacrifice, selflessness, unity, and compassion for our fellow human beings.
“One central lesson of Eid-el-Kabir is the call to show mercy and compassion, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed. There is no greater example of duty and devotion than Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his only son, Ismail, as a sacrifice to Allah.
“As a nation, we are on a journey of reconstruction and renewal. The reforms we have undertaken are challenging but necessary to build a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria for future generations.
“Just as sacrifice brings reward, I am happy that the sacrifices and efforts we have made over the past three years have yielded a more stable economy, making our country a preferred investment destination that will drive job creation and economic growth.”
Tinubu assured, “The walk through the dark tunnel is over, and the light is here. I am confident that, by the Grace of God, the reforms we have diligently pursued will continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all.
“I am aware that, despite the best efforts of our security and intelligence agencies—including the recent elimination of a wanted ISIS leader—heartless terrorists and bandits still attack some communities. I assure you: you are neither abandoned nor forgotten. We will ultimately defeat all the forces of evil.”
He said, “To our Muslim faithful, I urge you to use this sacred occasion to pray for our country, for peace in our communities, and for wisdom for those in leadership.
“Let us pray that those who commit crimes among us may rethink and abandon their evil ways, or face the full weight of the law.
“Let us also reach out to the less privileged, share with our neighbours, and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood that unite us as one people.”
The president pledged, “My administration remains committed to building a Nigeria where all citizens can live in peace, worship freely, and pursue their dreams without fear.
“We will continue to invest in security, infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital to fulfil the great promise of our great nation.
“On behalf of the government, I wish you all a peaceful, joyous, and blessed Eid al-Kabir. May Allah accept our sacrifices and prayers, and may He continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Eid Mubarak! Happy Sallah!”
Wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Nigerians to continue to pray for sustained peace, stability, and prosperity in the country.
In her Sallah message, the first lady extended warmest greetings to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria and in the diaspora.
She stated, “Eid el-Kabir is a special time for reflection on the enduring values of sacrifice, obedience, faith, and compassion. It reminds us of the importance of selflessness and total devotion to the will of God.
“As we celebrate, I encourage all Nigerians to embrace peaceful coexistence and to live in harmony with one another. Our strength as a nation lies in our unity, mutual respect, and shared commitment to building a society where love and understanding prevail.
“Let us also remember the essence of this day by extending a helping hand to our neighbors, especially the vulnerable and less privileged ones among us. These acts of kindness and generosity can renew hope and bring comfort to many.
“Let us continue to pray for our dear nation, for sustained peace, stability, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak!”
Akpabio, Barau, Kalu, Adeola Rally Support for Tinubu’s Reforms, Seek Unity
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; his deputy, Barau Jibrin; former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu; and Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Solomon Adeola, urged Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, unity, and patience as the country navigates ongoing economic and political reforms under Tinubu.
In separate Eid-el-Kabir messages marking the Islamic festival, the lawmakers said the period called for renewed faith, tolerance, prayers for national peace and support for the administration’s reform agenda.
Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, described Nigeria as passing through a “season of testing,” likening the country’s situation to the trials faced by Prophet Ibrahim.
He said the Eid-el-Kabir celebration symbolised faith, obedience, sacrifice, and selflessness — virtues he stated were urgently needed to rebuild the country.
Akpabio stated, “This sacred occasion reminds us of Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith, obedience and willingness to sacrifice for the sake of Almighty Allah.
“These timeless virtues of devotion, selflessness and submission to divine will are values our nation desperately needs today.”
The senate president urged Nigerians to support one another, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, and to extend kindness to the less privileged.
In a similar message, Barau urged Muslims and Nigerians, generally, to use the Eid celebration to strengthen unity, promote charity, and pray for the country’s continued stability and progress.
The deputy senate president, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, congratulated Nigerian pilgrims performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia and urged them to remember Nigeria and its leaders in their prayers.
Barau said the period underscored the virtues of sacrifice, obedience, tolerance, justice, and compassion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.
“In the spirit of this season, let us extend a hand of support to the poor and needy around us, and regardless of our differences, recommit ourselves to building a united, peaceful and economically strong nation,” he stated.
He also appealed to Nigerians to continue to support Tinubu, expressing confidence that the administration’s policies would ultimately stabilise the economy and improve citizens’ welfare.
Kalu, on his part, urged Nigerians not to lose hope, despite the current economic difficulties, insisting that the reforms being implemented by the federal government are necessary to secure long-term prosperity.
The former senate chief whip said patience, unity, and collective sacrifice were critical to repositioning the economy.
Kalu stated, “The reforms may be painful today, but they are for good reasons and in the overall interest of Nigerians.
“I appeal to citizens to remain patient and supportive of the government as efforts are being made to rebuild the economy and secure a better future for all.”
Kalu advocated a shift from a consumption-driven economy to a production-oriented one anchored on local investment, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment.
He said, “We must encourage investment, local production and entrepreneurship. A production-driven economy will create jobs for our youths, strengthen local industries and reduce overdependence on imports.”
Adeola called on Nigerians to pray for peace and the consolidation of the gains of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Ogun West senator and governorship hopeful said adherence to the Islamic teachings of sacrifice, love, peaceful coexistence, and brotherliness would help Nigeria consolidate what he described as “observable gains” of ongoing reforms.
He stated, “As the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to mark its third year in office with acclaimed positive indicators of escaping total collapse of the economy and achievements in socio-economic gains expected to continue trickling down to the masses, the nation needs security, peace, understanding and sacrifices to consolidate observable gains.”
Adeola assured his constituents of continued effective representation and pledged sustained interventions in education, infrastructure, and empowerment programmes aimed at complementing government efforts at all levels.
Atiku Calls for Sacrificial Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the celebration of this year’s Eid-ul-Adha.
In a statement by his Media Office, Atiku described the festival as a profound symbol of personal rebirth, sacrifice, and absolute trust in the Almighty.
He said, “The celebration of Sallah today is a remarkable moment as it calls our conscience to the worship of God and in having absolute faith in His divine authority as the only source of hope in the current situation that Nigeria is passing through.”
Atiku stated that the significance of Eid-ul-Adha lay in the shining example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who, in a moment of grief and doubt, placed absolute faith and trust in the divine decree.
The Waziri Adamawa used the occasion to call on leaders in positions of authority at all levels to emulate the leadership examples of both Prophet Ibrahim and the noble Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by placing the welfare of their subjects first, especially in difficult times such as being currently witnessed.
Atiku stated, “In Nigeria today, leadership has become a status symbol. Leaders seem distant from the responsibilities that lie on their shoulders, without recourse to duties to their subjects.
“The occasion of this celebration is to specifically call the conscience of leaders to their duties to always ensure that the interests of the people remain paramount in their obligations.”
Atiku prayed that the spirit of sacrifice, faith, and compassion exemplified by the Eid festival will inspire all Nigerians towards national renewal and purposeful leadership.
Akume Urges Peace, Unity, Sacrifice
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, extended warm felicitations to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrated the Eid-el-Kabir festival, urging the citizens to embrace peace, sacrifice, and national unity.
In a message yesterday, Akume described the occasion as a period of deep spiritual reflection, compassion, and devotion to the values exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. He called on Nigerians to use the celebration to pray for the peace, stability, and progress of the country.
The SGF noted that Eid-el-Kabir symbolised obedience, selflessness and faith in God, virtues he said remained essential in fostering harmony and strengthening national cohesion at a time the nation faces socio-economic and security challenges.
He also commended the Muslim Ummah for their contributions to national development and peaceful coexistence, stressing that Nigeria’s diversity should serve as a source of strength rather than division.
He urged citizens to promote tolerance and mutual understanding irrespective of ethnic, religious or political differences.
The SGF appealed to Nigerians to support the policies and programmes of the Tinubu administration, stressing that ongoing reforms are already yielding positive results for the country.
Akume added that the government remained committed to improving the welfare and living conditions of citizens.
Yilwatda Seeks Support for Tinubu
National Chairman of APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, congratulated Muslims in the country on the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Kabir.
Yilwatda, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, described the occasion as a sacred festival of faith, sacrifice, obedience, love, and devotion to Almighty Allah.
He called on the Muslim communities in the country to support the ongoing reforms of the Tinubu administration.
Yilwatda stated that Eid el-Kabir was one of the most significant celebrations in Islam, symbolising the virtues of selflessness, unity, compassion, tolerance, and total submission to the will of God, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.
He said the spiritual lessons of the celebration were highly relevant to Nigeria at this critical stage of national development, stressing that sacrifice, patience, perseverance, and collective responsibility are essential ingredients needed to build a stronger, more united, and prosperous nation.
Yilwatda urged Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, to continue to promote peaceful coexistence, national unity, and harmony across ethnic, religious and political lines, adding that the Sallah celebration should further strengthen the bonds of love, understanding, and brotherhood among citizens.
The APC chairman expressed confidence that under the leadership of Tinubu, Nigeria would emerge stronger, more resilient, and economically competitive in the comity of nations.
