Senate President, Lawan sends message to Nigerians from Saudi Arabia

Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has congratulated Nigerians, primarily Muslim faithful, as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

The president of the Senate, in a message from Sallah published on Saturday by his media advisor, Ola Awoniyi, congratulated all Muslims who have joined their brothers and sisters around the world to participate in Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia.

Lawan reminded all Muslims to remember the purpose of the celebration, which is to commemorate the trials and triumph of the Prophet Ibrahim.

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He said that the Prophet is remembered and revered through the centuries for passing a great test of faith. The president of the Senate urged all Nigerians to be firm in their commitment to build the nation of their dreams.

“I urge everyone to be inspired by the exemplary virtues demonstrated by the prophet Ibrahim through his sacrifice, patience, firmness, generosity, and obedience to Allah’s mandate and constituted authority,” said the statement, citing Lawan, who is currently in the Holy Land for this year. Hayy

Lawan also ordered Nigerians to always remember their shared heritage and the destiny of national greatness and to be guided by the Nigerian spirit of firm confidence while addressing the contemporary challenges of nation-building.

The president of the Senate wishes all Nigerians happy celebrations of Sallah.