Dr Betta Edu (L), reaching out to the less privileged
By Anietie Akpan
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called on Muslims and Nigerians at large to inculcate the virtues of obedience and sacrifice even at this transition times.
Edu said this in a message on Sunday congratulating millions of Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate the 2024 Eid-El-Kabir across the country.
She said, “as part of Islamic tradition to commemorate the willingness of prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command, Eid-el-Kabir is an annual festival in Islam with the importance of obedience and sacrifice, virtues Nigerians must emulate even at this transition times”.
Notably, Edu stated that “these sacrifices and resilience which Eid-el-Kabir symbolizes are what President Bola Tinubu requires from all citizens of Nigeria including the Ummah as part of efforts to reduce multi-dimensional poverty and humanitarian challenges in Nigeria in line with his Renewed Hope Agenda.
“May the divine love and blessings of Allah bring you joy, resilience and faith as you renew your hopes for a better Nigeria, during the Eid-el-Kabir Celebration and beyond”.