Ridhwan Jamiu, Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, on Friday charged President Bola Tinubu to uphold the virtues of accountability and duty, to each God and man, within the discharge of his roles as President.
Jamiu, in his sermon in the course of the Jumat service on the Lagos Central Mosque on Friday, additionally urged Nigerians to uphold the virtues of gratitude to Allah throughout instances of fortune and affected person throughout adversity.
President Bola Tinubu who’s at present observing his holidays in Lagos, had noticed the Jumat prayer on the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday afternoon alongside the Muslim trustworthy.
It was the President’s first public outing since attending prayers on the Alausa Central Mosque final Friday, in line with Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
The Muslim Cleric additionally reminded the trustworthy that unwavering hope and religion are important to believers, even in difficult circumstances.
Acknowledging the President’s presence, Imam Jamiu provided prayers for his success in main Nigeria in direction of peace, safety, and prosperity.
He additionally assured the President of the steadfast prayers and help of the Muslim Ummah as he governs the nation.
Imam Jamiu who mentioned he was happy with President Tinubu achievements thus far, recalled they’d mobilised individuals to vote for the President throughout his campaigns
“I do not forget that we inspired individuals to vote for you in the course of the campaigns. We thank God that you haven’t disillusioned us.
“We all know you might be succesful. We all know you’ve the sagacity. We all know you might be competent.
“We consider and pray that you’re not going to disappoint us. Might Allah proceed to be with you. Allah has entrusted Nigeria to you and can ask you for this belief.
“Keep in mind accountability and duty to the individuals. Accountability is to the individuals, and accountability is to Allah whenever you return to Him.
“Prophet Muhammad (SAW) mentioned, ‘Probably the most beloved of all individuals to Allah is the righteous and simply chief.’
“We’ve got seen righteousness in you and equity and justice in you. Please stick with it and maintain it.
“You bear one of many names of Prophet Muhammad, Ahmed, somebody who does what’s praiseworthy. This identify has been mirrored in your previous actions, and we hope it should replicate in your actions now,” Imam Jamiu mentioned.
The President, spending the festive season in Lagos State, arrived in Nigeria’s industrial capital on December 18 after presenting the 2025 price range to the joint session of the Nationwide Meeting.
In honour of victims of the unlucky stampedes in Oyo, Anambra States, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which claimed lives, President Tinubu cancelled his public engagements, together with a ship regatta, in Lagos final Saturday.
On December 23, the President hosted the maiden Presidential Media Chat at his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Residence in Ikoyi. As a part of the Christmas and vacation festivities, he additionally acquired non-public guests each day.
