Tinubu congratulates Muslims on Eid-el-Maulud, urges prayers for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Muslims on this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration, urging them to embrace the Prophet Muhammad’s teachings of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness. In a statement released Tuesday by his Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said the faithful should use the occasion for introspection, prayer and learning from the Prophet’s exceptional virtues. He also called on religious leaders to pray for the country and admonish followers to translate those lessons into commitment to Nigeria. Tinubu urged those celebrating to extend a hand of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable, and to pray against insecurity and other afflictions bedevilling the nation. The message comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with security challenges and economic pressures, framing the religious holiday as a moment for national reflection and moral renewal. How will you incorporate the Prophet’s teachings of tolerance and selflessness into your daily life, and what concrete steps will you take to support the vulnerable in your community?