Sallah: Our problems not insurmountable, Tinubu tells Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has conceded that Nigeria is presently faced with a lot of challenges particularly insecurity but has assured that they are not insurmountable.

He made the declaration in his message released on Tuesday to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

The president, who returned from his private trip to the United Kingdom on Tuesday evening, having also attended the New Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, France during his time away from the country, pointed out that his administration has commenced initiatives to revamp the economy and remove obstacles to growth.

He said: “At the moment, our country is going through some challenges especially with our struggling economy and simmering security challenges.

“While I acknowledge all of these, I want to assure you that they are not insurmountable.

“I am working day and night with my team, fleshing out solutions.

“We have started with the decisions taken so far, to reform our economy and remove all impediments to growth.

“As we embrace the present challenges, we must face the future with vigour and Renewed Hope with the confidence that our tomorrow shall be better and brighter.”

While he joined Muslims in Nigeria and all over the world in observance of festival, he called on them to emulate the example of Prophet Ibrahim in offering his only son Ismail as sacrifice to Allah.

Tinubu urged increased tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love and compassion among the faithful.

The president added: “We must thank Almighty Allah for the grace to witness another Eid.

“As we immerse ourselves in the joy of this moment and celebrate, let us remember those who may not be as fortunate like us.

“Coming as the end of religious activities spanning the first ten days of the Islamic Month of Dhul Hijjah, Eid-el-Kabir enjoins us as Muslims to show mercy and compassion to our fellow humans.

“Eid-el-Kabir is a festival of sacrifice and total obedience to Allah as exemplified in the exceptional action of Prophet Ibrahim.

“There is no greater sense of duty ever recorded in history outside the ennobling example of Prophet Ibrahim in offering his only son Ismail as sacrifice to Allah.

“The best way by which we can demonstrate this example is in how we conduct ourselves in relation to our fellow citizens and in our duties to our beloved country.

“We must imbibe and manifest those values inherent in Prophet Ibrahim’s life, namely; complete devotion to Allah, tolerance, patience, perseverance, selflessness, love and compassion.

“This season, let us endeavour to multiply good deeds with our kindness to our fellow Muslims and others by helping and supporting the weak and vulnerable in our communities.

“By so doing, we showcase the values and virtues of our faith.”

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