By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended heartfelt felicitations to Muslim members of the NYSC family across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration, calling on them to reflect on the deeper meaning of the season and renew their commitment to service and nation-building.
An official signed statement by the Acting Director Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu disclosed that in a goodwill message made available to the press, the NYSC DG congratulated Muslim corps members, staff, and stakeholders for witnessing yet another Eid celebration, urging them to draw lessons from the festival which embodies the virtues of sacrifice, selflessness, compassion, and devotion.
“As you celebrate, I urge you to endeavour to reflect on the true significance of the Eid, which embodies selflessness, compassion, and the willingness to make sacrifices for peace and the overall development of society,” the DG stated.
He emphasized that Eid-El-Kabir offers a unique opportunity for Muslim faithful to re-commit themselves to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) by emulating his unwavering faith, obedience, and dedication to the service of God and humanity.
“In view of this, I further urge you to use the occasion of this year’s celebration to re-commit yourselves to the teachings of the Holy Prophet and strive to emulate his unwavering faith, obedience and dedication to the service of God and humanity, starting with your selfless service to the NYSC and your various host communities,” the DG added.
The Director General encouraged corps members to remain exemplary in conduct, uphold the values of the Scheme, and continue to contribute positively to their places of primary assignment and the larger society.
He concluded by wishing all Muslim corps members a joyous and peaceful Eid celebration, while urging them to observe the season with gratitude, spiritual reflection, and renewed dedication to nation-building.
The Acting President Nigerian Labour Congress NLC, Comrade Audu T. Amba
has extended felicitations to all Muslims Faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir celebration, urges them to imbibe the spirit of the season.
In a statement signed by the acting President
urge them and indeed the generality of Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of Eid-el-Kabir which is faith, obedience and sacrifice for a better Nigeria.
“Although we note with concern the skyrocketing prices of rams and other food items, we nonetheless wish our own Muslim faithful a faith-renewing Eid filled with love, prosperity and peace.
“May Allah accept your prayers and sacrifices during the holy celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.
“We would like to use the opportunity to renew our call on the government at all levels to take all the steps necessary to bring down the cost of living.
“We also call on the government to bring to an end the spate of insecurity across the country in order to, among other things, create the necessary
environment for celebration in all nooks and crannies of Nigeria.
“As a moment for sober reflection, we equally urge all Nigerians to not give up hope in their country because of the present challenges but muster the needed wisdom and courage to confront these challenges head-long for a greater Nigeria for all of us”, He said.
