In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor implored the Muslim faithful to always exhibit the act of genuine sacrifice and submission to the will of Allah, which he said, were the major lessons of the festival.
Oyetola equally asked all Nigerians, irrespective of their religious, political, and tribal differences, to take advantage of the Sallah period to intensify prayers for their leaders and for the nation to overcome its present challenges, particularly the lingering insecurity issues.
The statement read in part, “Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the story of Prophet Ibrahim who is regarded as the father of faith, for his deep belief in Allah and total submission to His injunctions, as ultimately demonstrated by his willingness to sacrifice his son (Ismail) for the will of Allah (SWT).
“Therefore, as Muslims, we must always exhibit the act of genuine sacrifice and submission to the will of Allah which are the major lessons of this festival. We must endeavour to make sacrifices for ourselves, our families, our neighbours, our state and country.
“As we celebrate, I call on Muslims and people of other faiths in Osun to use this special occasion of Eid-el-Kabir to offer prayers for the sustained development, peace, stability and unity of our state, especially as we prepare for the forthcoming governorship election.
“As a government, we have done everything possible to ensure a credible and peaceful exercise come July 16, 2022. I reassure you that I will continue to work for the socio-economic development and prosperity of our dear state.”
