The leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar (III), on Wednesday told Nigerian leaders to stop their extravagant lifestyles and work hard to ease the poor living conditions of ordinary Nigerians.
In his Eid-el-Kabir message to Nigerians, Sultan Abubakar declared that Nigeria is at crossroads in every ramification considering the challenges facing the country, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other new leaders to do everything possible as fast as they can to make life easier for the Nigerian masses.
The Sultan, in a statement released by the JNI Secretary General, Profesor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, felicitated with Muslims on Eid-el-Kabir, expressing concern at the continuous deteriorating condition of the average Nigerian due to extreme poverty and high level of inflation.
The statement reads in part: “On this joyous occasion, JNI would like to extend its felicitations to the new leaders at all levels in the executive and legislative arms. They should be mindful of the trust reposed in them by Allah and humanity on which they will be asked to give account on the Day of Judgement.
“It appears that only the common Nigerians are making painful sacrifices to keep the nation moving but the leaders are perpetually living in affluence to the detriment of the malnourished commoners. The JNI, therefore, call on the leaders to cut their extravagant lifestyles, make adjustments and come up with policies that will make the life of the common Nigerian a bit comfortable.”
JNI added that Eidul Adha is a significant festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S) to Allah’s command, as well as his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail (A.S), as an act of submission and faith.
“This auspicious occasion serves as a reminder of the values of sacrifice, compassion, and unity that are at the core of Islam. As we gather with family, friends, and loved ones to observe the Eid, let us reflect upon the importance of selflessness and generosity,” it added.