Eid-el-Fitr: Yilwatda, Cleric Urge Unity, National Prosperity

As Muslims across Nigeria mark the end of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Nentawe Yilwatda, alongside the Grand Sheikh of the Caring and Sharing Sufi Centre, Dr. Rasheed Akinbile, have called on citizens to embrace unity, discipline, and shared responsibility for national development.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda extended Eid greetings to President Bola Tinubu, members of the Federal Executive Council, the National Assembly, the party’s National Working Committee, and Muslim faithful nationwide.

He described Ramadan as a sacred period marked by reflection, sacrifice, compassion, and renewed devotion to God, urging Nigerians to carry its lessons into their everyday lives. Yilwatda stressed the importance of unity, kindness, and fairness, particularly as the country navigates complex challenges. He also commended the President’s leadership, noting ongoing efforts to promote economic stability, sustainable growth, and national cohesion, while encouraging continued public support.

Similarly, Akinbile emphasised the need for Muslims to sustain the discipline cultivated during Ramadan beyond the fasting period, especially in the lead-up to future elections. He noted that the conclusion of Ramadan should signal the beginning of a life rooted in continuous devotion and God-consciousness.

The cleric urged adherence to the values of kindness, unity, and mutual respect, highlighting that patience and restraint developed during Ramadan are vital for peaceful political participation and national progress.

He added that maintaining harmony and togetherness in daily interactions is key to achieving prosperity, not only for Nigeria but for the global community.

Both leaders underscored the importance of sustaining the virtues of faith, sacrifice, and unity beyond Ramadan, describing them as essential to building a more peaceful and prosperous nation.