Mr Babayemi enjoined Muslims to keep praying for the growth and development of the country.
“Even in the face of current hard times that many Nigerians are passing through, we must never fail to put trust in God.’’
Ms Abubakar said that the Eid-el Kabir period should be seen as a time for sober reflection.
Tagwai Sambo, the chief of Moroa in Kaura local government area of Kaduna, is dead.
Mr Akpabio said that the government was not unaware of the difficulties experienced by Nigerians as a result of its reforms.
Jandor urged Nigerians, especially Lagos residents, to remain steadfast in faith that the current hardship would be short-lived.
Mr Idris took the last flight to join other pilgrims to perform this year’s hajj.
The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the Hill of Mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj pilgrimage.
The lawmaker advised his constituents to use the festival to pray for peace in Plateau and Nigeria and assured them of quality representation.
The federal government has declared Monday, 17, and Tuesday, 18, public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
