A former Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria in Oyo State, Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye, on Thursday, urged Nigerians, especially Muslims, to reach out to the less privileged as they are celebrating this year’s El-el-Kabir.
Aleshinloye, in a Sallah message by his media officer, Oladipo Adegoke, in Ibadan, the state capital, further urged them to continue to promote peace, unity and understanding among all citizens.
He said, “As we celebrate Eid-el-kabir, may the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and gratitude guide us. I pray that the blessings of Allah continue to shine upon us. I commend the Muslim community for their devotion and resilience.

“I want to encourage Muslims to embrace the spirit of empathy and charity by reaching out to the less privileged and people of other faiths during this festive season as a way of enhancing bonds of friendship and brotherhood that promote tolerance, peace and solidarity.”
Aleshinloye admonished them to use the celebrations to re-dedicate themselves to peace, security, friendship and practice the virtue of Islam, as professed by the Prophet Mohammad.
The deputy national chairman of NALGON urged Nigerians to use the joyous occasion to pray for Nigerian leaders, peace, progress and socio-economic development of the country.
“What is needed by all Nigerians is patience and full support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to be able to accelerate the pace of progress and the desired comprehensive development of Nigeria.
“We should all resolve to live in peace and unity in our great country, which should be the topmost priority of our nation”, he added.