By Sunday Etuka, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his Renewed Hope Agenda is alive, and being diligently implemented to bring prosperity to Nigerians.
Tinubu gave the assurance on Wednesday while addressing journalists shortly after observing his Eid-el-Fitr prayers, led by the Chief Imam of Lagos State, Sheikh Sulaiman Oluwatoyin Abou-Nolla.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to continue to have faith in his government and remain patriotic citizens.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is alive, well and fine, and Nigerians should continue to be very hopeful. Without hope, there is no salvation. Without hope, there is no development. Without hope, there is no life. Eid Mubarak,’’ he said.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President encouraged the Muslims celebrating the conclusion of Ramadan to extend the values of sacrifice and resilience beyond the fasting period.
Tinubu emphasized the need for Nigerians to prioritize the exhibition of love for their country.
”The resilience and sacrifice that we have shown and made during these months should be preserved. Be a kind and cheerful giver. We must love our country more than any other country, because that is the only one we have.
”We must continue to protect the integrity of our government and leadership”, he said.
Earlier in his sermon, the Chief Imam urged Nigerians to shun all acts of violence, ensure peaceful co-existence, and continue to have faith in the country.
He asked those in leadership positions to remain faithful to their oaths of office and work towards alleviating the suffering of the less privileged.
‘‘Let us not forget our brothers and sisters in Gaza and other areas of conflict,’’ the Chief Imam said.
He offered prayers of God’s guidance, wisdom, and protection for President Tinubu and the Lagos State government, as well as for peace and stability in the country.
