High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland has congratulated Muslims on the occasion of this year Eid-El-Kabir.
While urging Oyo State people and Nigerians at large to imbibe the spirit of love and sacrifice for the good of the country, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja urged Muslim faithfuls to imbibe spirit of sacrifice and faith by Prophet Ibrahim.
In a statement by his aide, Adekola Adeoye, he said: “Despite all challenges, God has kept us alive with his mercy. I urge all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice and faith exemplified Prophet Ibrahim who was ready to sacrifice his only son until a ram was provided by Allah.
“We must pray for peaceful co-existence and unity of Nigeria.
“Every great country and people go through trials and tribulations, but with faith in God they overcome. We have a responsibility to ensure that we share what we have with the needy, and pray for the unity and peace of Nigeria.
“We have no any other country than Nigeria, so we must always live in unity and love. This occasion calls for celebration because God has kept us alive despite the challenges. I urge every one to imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, embrace peace and imbibe a new level of patriotism to make our country greater, more prosperous and peaceful.
“My prayer is that Allah (SWT) will accept the act of worship and sacrifices of our Muslim brothers and sisters”, Ladoja said.
