Eid-el-Kabir: Abdulsalam, Etsu Nupe, Others Urge Prayers for PMB, IBB, Preach Unity

The former head of state has asked Nigerians to pray for former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), who has been on medical vacation in Switzerland and Germany for a safe return.

Also, the Etsu Nupe, after the two Rakat Eid prayers led by the Chief Imam of Bida, Sheik Adama Yakatun, charged the people on unity, even as he expressed optimism that with prayers, Nigeria will attain her potential.

He stated that Nigerians should tolerate one another, work together and be able to harness the potentials as a progressive nation, adding that the citizens should build bridges of brotherhood for the nation’s unity.

The Emir who stated this in his Sallah message to the people of his domain shortly after he returned to his palace after observing the eid-el-kabir prayers led by the Chief Imam of Minna Sheik Ibrahim Isah Fari  urged youths not to react to calls by some people based on tribal, religious, cultural or even ideological differences.

“As a law abiding community, we should avoid reacting to any provocation that could lead to unrest or crisis among us because there is no gain in conflict”, he said.

Meanwhile, His Highness (Sarkin Kano),the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has reechoed the call on Nigerians to defend and stand for Nigeria’s unity at all cost.

The Emir said this during his Sallah address shortly after the Eid prayer and brief horse riding (Durbah) in Kano yesterday.

He asked Nigerians to be united despite misleading agitations and comments that are detrimental to unity and development.

Sanusi advised the general public to ignore unsubstantiated statements or mere allegations against any or nation.

According to him, youths must be responsible citizens and thus embrace various trading activities to keep themselves busy and self-reliant, saying government cannot provide employment to all.