“Archbishop Anikwenwa loved God and His people. He lived a life of sacrifice and servanthood.”
He fulfilled the pledge and also joined the Anambra Muslim community in their Sallah celebrations.
Nigerians make painful sacrifices to keep the nation moving, “but the leaders are perpetually living in affluence, to the detriment of the malnourished commoners.”
The police command in Cross River says 1,700 officers are deployed to ensure a hitch-free sallah celebration.
“Deployed officers have been charged to remain professional, courteous but firm in the discharge of their duties.”
Stephen Mamza, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Adamawa, has felicitated Muslims on the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
While reiterating his commitment to the numerous achievements of his predecessors, the new chief assured troops of improved welfare.
The military cleric said everyone must give love to neighbours, to the community, entire society and even to animals within our vicinity.
“May our sacrifices turn to prosperity. We’ve to make sacrifices, and that is clear. But Allah will not give you the burden that you cannot carry; he will not.”
President Bola Tinubu has joined other Nigerian Muslims to perform the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks prayer ground in Lagos.
