By Ridwanullah Sakariyah
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday called on Nigerians to embrace peace and take shared responsibility for the country’s security, as Muslims marked this year’s Eid al-Fitr.
The President, who returned to Lagos after a two-day visit to the United Kingdom, joined worshippers at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, where he urged citizens to sustain the values of Ramadan beyond the festive period.
Speaking after prayers, Tinubu said national stability requires collective effort, asking Nigerians to report suspicious movements.
He said, “The stability, peace, and security of the nation is not just one man’s responsibility. We are all involved.”
He also stressed the need for unity across religious lines, noting that faith should unite rather than divide. According to him, lessons of charity, kindness and compassion learnt during Ramadan must continue in daily life.
Tinubu described his recent UK trip as significant, saying Nigeria’s engagement with King Charles III and Queen Camilla reflected the country’s diversity and commitment to tolerance.
In Maiduguri, Vice President Kashim Shettima also called for unity while addressing worshippers at Ramat Square. He said peace remains key to national development and warned that progress cannot be achieved without stability.
Shettima expressed confidence that ongoing security efforts would yield results and urged Nigerians to work together to tackle insecurity and economic challenges.
Clerics in both Lagos and Borno echoed similar messages, called for discipline, restraint, and peaceful coexistence, as well as encouraged citizens to uphold the moral lessons of Ramadan in their daily conduct.
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