Soldier was spotted at Eid Ground guarding the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu while praying at Eid Ground on Sallah on Wednesday, IgbereTV has learned.
The President who returned from London the previous day through the MM International Airport joined other Nigerian Muslims to perform the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks Praying Ground in Lagos.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, President Tinubu was accompanied by Mr Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Babatunde Fashola, a former Lagos State Governor and other top government functionaries.
In his sermon, the Chief Imam of Lagos, Sheikh Suleiman Abu-Nolah, said that the festivity promotes a culture of sacrifice, unity and tolerance among the Muslim faithful.
He said, “Religion does not permit the practise of selfishness, intolerance or sectionalism.
“We should use the occasion to reflect on the various challenges facing the country and use it to rectify whatever is our challenge through prayer to God Almighty.”
The Chief Imam prayed for the continued peace, progress and stability of Nigeria and called on all Nigerians to imbibe the values of Prophet Ibrahim.
The President is expected back to Abuja on Monday after the Sallah holidays. His Ministerial List is expected in the coming days.
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