Nigerian Leaders Seek Prayers for President's Agenda on Eid

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo and his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, have called for continued prayers and cooperation with President Bola Tinubu to ensure the success of his "Renewed Hope Agenda." Speaking after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Okene, the leaders stressed the Islamic festival's teachings of sacrifice, love, peace, and care.

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Eid-el-Kabir teaches sacrifice, love, peace and care, I urge my people, the good people of Kogi State to support the needy, pray for our nation. Let us pray for Mr President and all our leaders for wisdom and divine guidance.

Governor Ododo urged the people of Kogi State to support the needy and pray for national leaders, seeking wisdom and divine guidance. He assured the public of continuous efforts in maintaining security, commending the president, security agencies, and the state's citizens for their support and intelligence. Ododo also emphasized the collective responsibility in rebranding the state, highlighting its potential in agriculture, minerals, culture, and tourism. "We are determined to showcase our strength and create an image that will attract development and investors," he stated.

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Security is a continuous task and I want to assure you that we will not relent I commend Mr President, security agencies and the good people of Kogi State for their support and credible intelligence that they are providing at all times and by the special grace of God we continue to work together to keep Kogi safe and secure.

Yahaya Bello echoed the call for unity, urging citizens to rally behind President Tinubu. He described nation-building as a marathon requiring a courageous leader, praising Tinubu for "renewing our hope" and continuing the promise of consolidation. Bello stressed the need to provide an enabling environment for the president to deliver on his promises. Eid-el-Kabir, a major Islamic festival, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and is marked by prayers, livestock slaughter, and sharing of meat as symbols of faith and charity.

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We are determined to showcase our strength and create an image that will attract development and investors will be coming because Kogi State is safe and that is what we are doing.