Nigerians and Lagosians from all walks of life gathered in Lagos on Wednesday to rejoice the 71st birthday of Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A particular birthday prayer was held on the Christ The Gentle, Alausa, and the Lagos state secretariat group mosque, Alausa Ikeja on Wednesday…..CONTINUE READING
On the mosques, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat who represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described Tinubu, as a person that’s daring, decided and who understands what it means for a nation to be developed.
He stated he’s one which perseveres loads and who doesn’t run away from challenges.
He stated that the prayers had been organized to thank God on his behalf, for his life and for the success within the election.
“I’m certain he’s very grateful to God. He’s grateful for what Allah has finished and our prayer is for Allah to be with him to information him in order that he can obtain these issues that he needs for this nation.
“He has lots of plans, we simply pray that each one these plans will materialize and its impression on the folks will probably be constructive.
Talking additional he stated the nation goes by a troublesome time proper now, and that there are all kinds of challenges.
“I bear in mind what President Obama stated, he stated it will likely be more durable earlier than it will get higher, so one of many issues he has stated is allow us to take away subsidy and that can impression folks, it can hit their pocket however in the end we have now to take a look at finish acquire by way of subsiding these fuels, or utilizing these cash to construct our future.
“A variety of communication has to occur, however I do know it’s powerful and when he’s decided, he is ready to obtain what he needs. So my recommendation for him is to proceed on these components and on these issues that can have an effect on Nigerians positively.
“I simply pray he’ll be capable to do all these issues he has in his thoughts to realize,” he stated.
On the Chapel of Christ the Gentle, Sanwo-Olu who was represented by Tayo Ayinde, his Chief of Employees particularly requested for God’s knowledge, steering and path for Tinubu as he prepares to take the reins of management in Nigeria.
Whereas congratulating Tinubu on behalf of his household, authorities and the folks of Lagos State, Sanwo-Olu rejoiced “with our chief as he celebrates his new age, and wished him many extra years in good well being, happiness and above all, God’s mercies.”
The governor described “Tinubu is a satisfaction to us in Lagos and a priceless world icon; an unrelenting fighter for democracy, an inextinguishable guiding mild to the nation and an inspiration to me, in addition to the progressives household.”
He additionally prayed that Almighty God will on this Lenten season, strengthen Tinubu, “grant him good well being, knowledge, inspiration and all that he would require to perform all of the laudable plans, programmes and insurance policies that can uplift our pricey nation and certainly all Nigerians to greatness.”
He recommended the All Progressives Congress (APC) get together, all ministers and spiritual leaders for his or her ceaseless prayers for the peaceable conduct of the just-concluded common elections, each on the nationwide and state ranges.
Additionally, Prelate Emeritus Methodist Church, His Eminence, Sunday Ola Makinde, whereas ministering on the event, stated that what Tinubu wants from Nigerians now are ardent prayers, undiluted loyalty and assist of the residents.
Makinde famous that Tinubu wants Divine knowledge, sturdy good well being and victory over his enemies, including: “We should pray for him to complete his phrases successively.”
Whereas noting that Tinubu emerged the “President-elect at the moment due to his antecedents in his non-public and public life,” the cleric stated that “Asiwaju’s election is a victory for goal, as he was elected to rebuild Nigeria as he rebuilt Lagos State.”
The Prelate famous that the imaginative and prescient Asiwaju left in Lagos is an achievement, including that “God has chosen Tinubu to raise Nigeria to an enviable place and to reestablish the nation.”
Whereas urging Tinubu to place God first in his administration, Makinde stated: “Let him select his ministers, officers beneath the Divine prayers and management. Let him seek the advice of God earlier than consulting man.
“He ought to select godly, incorruptible males, no matter tribe, get together, or faith. He ought to make use of the most effective brains and professionals, even within the opposition, to revive what the locusts have eaten.”
The cleric, who charged the President-elect on unity, spiritual and tribal tolerance amongst residents, added: “Let him select the most effective fingers to work with. Nigeria at the moment wants spiritual unity, concord, tolerance and let him work on them. He has to work laborious on ethnic and tribal unity. Many individuals are dying due to the communal disaster.”
Makinde additionally urged Tinubu to offer social facilities comparable to water, mild, instructional and medical rehabilitation, agricultural improvement and curb mind drain amongst Nigerian professionals.
He recommended Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his nice work, which earned him re-election, at the same time as he described Sanwo-Olu as a listening governor.
He referred to as for complete deregulation of gas, constitutional overview, and full political restructuring.
Sheik Abdur Rahman Ahmad, Nationwide Missioner of the Ansar- ud- deen Society of Nigeria, whereas talking stated Lagos is house to all people, that it’s a mini Nigeria.
He, due to this fact, urged the federal authorities to offer Lagos a concession.
“We thank God for all times and for making us see one other Ramadan. Talking on the final common elections, he famous that though it was powerful due to the tribal and spiritual animosity, we voted for observe report, competence, data and knowledge.
It wasn’t all about faith however we wished continuity.
“The challenges of the nation are many however let’s proceed to hope for our leaders to succeed. No chief needs to fail.
“Election is over now, due to this fact, allow us to all come collectively and permit peace to reign. Uphold our ethical values, abide by all guidelines and laws of the land and be our brothers’ keeper.
Describing Tinubu, he stated he’s a compassionate man who cares in regards to the progress of everybody that comes throughout him.
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