By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across Nigeria, encouraging them to strengthen their devotion to Allah and remain hopeful about the nation’s future.
In a message released on Monday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker emphasised the importance of compassion and generosity during the festive period, particularly towards the poor and vulnerable members of society. 
Abbas noted that caring for the less privileged remains a central teaching of Islam and urged citizens to use the occasion to deepen the spirit of support, sacrifice and communal harmony.
The Speaker also reflected on the spiritual significance of Eid-el-Kabir, describing it as a symbol of complete obedience to the will of Allah, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim.
He further called on Nigerians to offer prayers for peace, unity and progress in the country as Muslims celebrate the festival across the nation.
He said: There are several lessons to learn from the life of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), including faith in Allah (SWT) and submission and obedience to constituted authorities, this period calls for a deep reflection”.
Speaker Abbas urged Nigerians to remain selfless and sacrifice their lives, time, and resources to the worship of Allah (SWT) and humanity.
“As the country approaches the general elections next year, the Speaker called for special prayers for peaceful polls. He equally urged Nigerians to pray for the country, the government at all levels, unity, prosperity, and political stability”, he added.
