The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Nigerians, Muslims in particular, and urged them to imitate the sacrifices made by Prophet Ibrahim as they join Muslim believers worldwide in celebrating Sallah.

He also urged Muslims to cooperate with followers of other religions for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and advancement.

Sanwo-Olu congratulated Muslims in Lagos in his Eid-el-Kabir letter, which was released on Tuesday and was signed by his media adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. He also gave them advice to keep traveling the spiritual and peaceful coexistence route.

Additionally, the governor counseled Muslims to learn from the Prophet’s examples and abstain from behaviors that can undermine national cohesion and stability.

Speaking on the significance of Eid al-Adha, Governor Sanwo-Olu claimed that due to the many benefits that resulted from Prophet Ibrahim’s patience and persistence in the face of suffering, the holiday has come to represent humanity throughout history.

The governor said, “On behalf of my family and the government of Lagos State, I join millions of people around the world, to wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in the state and Nigeria a happy Eid-el-Kabir, which comes with significant lessons for mankind.

“Eid al-Adha has become a symbolic event in human history, following the events that led to the sacrifice by Prophet Ibrahim, who held tenaciously to his faith in God despite his unpleasant circumstances at the time.

“This symbolic Islamic festival is a reminder to us that there will always be great rewards when we have abiding faith and patience in trying periods; persistence in prayers, and tenacity in our belief.

“It also reminds us of the sacrifice we are expected to make not only for spiritual fulfilment but also for the progress of mankind and the development of our society.

“As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir today, I urge Lagosians and Nigerians to continue on the path of spirituality and peaceful coexistence.

“I want to implore all Lagos residents to support our administration in our quest to deliver dividends of democracy and good governance to the people through the THEMES+ agenda for Greater Lagos.

“I also appeal to all Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s efforts in building a nation that will work for all. We must all work for the progress, growth, and development of our dear state and country, Nigeria.”