Nigerians have been advised to always pray for their leaders so that they can to do things right for the benefits of the citizens and the nation at large.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, gave the advice on Sunday at an Eid Ul- Adha Celebrations organized by the First Family.
At the event, themed: “Indeed, I will make you a leader for the people,” which was held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, the governor charged Nigerians “to keep praying for their leaders and make sacrifices for the growth and development of the country.”
Sanwo-Olu said: “We should always pray for our leaders because when the leaders get it wrong, then all of us will suffer. I enjoin you all to keep praying for our leaders so that when they do the right things, citizens will also benefit”.
He urged Muslims to always follow the tenets of Allah and make sacrifices for the development of the country.
“We must sacrifice for our country, state, family and ourselves, so that we can all benefits a better country,” he added.
While emphasizing the need for citizens to sacrifice for their country, the governor cited Prophet Ibrahim, who tried sacrificing his son because he believed in God, adding that as Nigerians, we should also believe in God and our country.
He, therefore, prayed that Allah will continue to be with the President, Governors, Members of the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.
First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in her address, noted that the theme was instructive as it placed emphasis on the fact that one cannot become a leader without being faithful, available, and teachable, which she to referred to as the F.A.T Principle (Faithful, Available, Teachable)”.
She, therefore, charged Nigerian leaders to be faithful, available and teachable, as well as ensure that the same principle is passed down to their children so that they are made to know and appreciate the need to equally be faithful to Allah’s command.
She also urged all to live above boards in their relationship with Allah and embrace peace, unity and honesty as they interface with the people.
She charged the citizens to continue to remember their leaders and country in their prayers and to be faithful to their civic obligations.
Sheik Imran Abdul Mojeed Eleha, the Chief Imam, Daaru Naim Central Mosque, Alimosho, in his lecture, titled: “That man can have nothing except what he strives for” urged the political office holders to embark on projects and programmes that will outlive them and be beneficial to the citizens.
He further advised them to be fair, just and ensure equity in their dealings with all citizens, he also stressed that all political appointments should be based on merit and capability which will aid development in the Nation.
Sheik Eleha also charged citizens to be law-abiding, peaceful and always pray for their leaders.
