Photos: Tinubu, Atiku Observe Eid Prayers in Lagos, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday joined Muslim faithful to observe Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos State.
The President was accompanied by key government officials, including the Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa; the Deputy Governor of Lagos State; and other dignitaries.
Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Mr. Dada Olusegun, confirmed the development in a post on his X handle.
He wrote:“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside former Governor of Lagos State Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Lagos APC governorship candidate, and other Muslim faithful, observed the Eid Mubarak prayers at Dodan Barracks in Lagos State.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also joined Muslim faithful at the AYA Mosque in Abuja for Eid prayers.
In a post shared on his social media handle, Atiku said the prayers were offered in gratitude to Almighty Allah for His blessings.
He said: “I joined fellow Muslims this morning at the AYA Mosque in Abuja to observe the Eid prayers in gratitude to Allah for His countless blessings.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar joins other Muslim faithful in observing Eid prayers in Abuja. (Photo: X | Atiku)
The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called for unity, compassion and peace among Nigerians during the celebration.
He added: “As we celebrate this sacred occasion, may the spirit of Eid strengthen our bonds of unity, compassion, sacrifice, and peace as one people and one nation.”
Atiku also extended goodwill messages to Muslims across Nigeria and the world, saying: “Eid Mubarak to all Muslim faithful across Nigeria and around the world.
May Allah accept our prayers and grant lasting peace and prosperity to our nation.”
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