President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared on Tuesday that Nigeria has moved past its period of economic hardship, asserting that the policy reforms implemented under his administration are beginning to yield tangible outcomes.
In his Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world, Tinubu said the sacrifices made by Nigerians over the last three years had helped stabilise the economy and positioned the country as an attractive investment destination.
The President linked the spirit of sacrifice associated with Eid-el-Kabir to the economic hardship experienced during his administration’s reform programme.
Tinubu said: “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.
He expressed confidence that the reforms would continue to improve security and create more opportunities for citizens.
The President said: “By the Grace of God, the reforms we have diligently pursued will continue to yield improved security and greater opportunities for all.”
Tinubu also acknowledged that insecurity remains a challenge in some parts of the country despite recent military successes, including the joint Nigeria-United States operation that eliminated ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Manuki in the Lake Chad Basin.
He said: “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.”
The President urged Muslim faithful to use the Eid celebration to pray for peace, national unity and wisdom for leaders.
He appealed: “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.”
Reflecting on the spiritual significance of the celebration, Tinubu said Eid-el-Kabir represents faith, obedience, sacrifice and compassion.
According to him: “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.”
Tinubu added that his administration would continue investing in security, infrastructure, agriculture and human capital development to deliver on the country’s potential.
Publisher,
Lagos Post Online,
Lagos Post is an online publication that seeks to provide fair, unbiased, credible, balanced and useful information about Corporate Organisations, Governments and the General Public by breaking news in Business, Politics, Arts, Entertainment, Culture, and Sports in Nigeria, Africa and the World. As a global news portal, we continually stand for responsible journalism and sound media practice.
Email: lagospostng@gmail.com
