Aliyu Yakubu, a rice seller in Makurdi, said weeks ahead of the celebration, he was optimistic that he would make sales during the season.
Responding to the survey conducted by journalists, some residents attributed the high cost of ram to a ban by Niger against Nigeria on ram export.
Mr Chinda urged Muslims to practice the lessons of faith, obedience, generosity, sacrifice, empathy and love, which Eid-el-Kabir signifies.
The sultan further encouraged Nigerians to embrace positive change in their attitudes, expressing optimism that the country’s best days lie ahead.
“We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from terrorism and banditry today,” said Mr Tinubu.
Etsu Nupe made the appeal in his sallah message to Muslims in his domain and other Nigerians on Friday.
The goal is to foster interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding within the Catholic Church, according to the organisers.
“Prof Aminu was a rare breed of patriot and a silent reformer whose legacy spans education, diplomacy, and politics”, said Governor Ahmadu Fintiri.
The governor reaffirmed that his administration would not relent until total peace is restored across every part of Borno.
Mr Shettima stated, “He was variously the executive secretary of NUC and Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri.’’
