Eid el Kabir: ‘We’ll continue to cushion the effects of hardship – Gov Bala

By: Ajiya Ayuba, Bauchi

The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir on Friday said his administration is not unmindful of the economic hardship being faced by the people, and vowed to continue to provide the support needed to cushion the effect of such hardship.

Bala, who made this known in a Goodwill message on the occasion of the 2025 Eid-el-kabir Celebration, urged the people to continue to persevere, as his administration is working towards finding a lasting solution to the problem.  

He said that Eid-el-Kabir commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to God’s command, demonstrating his complete submission to God. 

“The Holy Quran reminds us that it is the righteous intention of the person performing the sacrifice and his passion to fulfil his duties to God and fellow human beings that ultimately reach God. 

“In other words, Eid celebration and the sacrifice of animals are not mere physical rituals that one ought to perform, they carry an inner spirit that draws man’s attention towards a greater motive which is to fulfil the responsibilities they owe to their Creator and fellow creatures”

“Eid-el-Kabir is thus a time to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, and devotion. May these values inspire us to strive for excellence in our work and to support one another in our shared goals” 

He urged people to sacrifice their personal desires for the greater good of society and should strive to fulfil the rights of others irrespective of religion, faith, colour or race in other to fulfilled the purpose of celebrating Eid.

“The occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir should be used to reflect on how we have fared morally and spiritually during the last one year so as to atone for our shortcomings, for us to be amongst the believers who will enjoy the mercies of Allah (SWT) in the hereafter. 

“Islam as a religion   propagates total submission to the will of Allah (SWT) and peaceful co-existence amongst the Muslim Ummah and with adherents of other faiths”  

‘The Holy Qur’an has also commanded all Muslims to give out in charity from the treasure which Allah has bestowed on them. This should be done without consideration for religious, ethnic or political differences.  

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“We should also use the Eid–el Kabir occasion to strengthen our interpersonal relationships and imbibe the spirit of forgiveness, humility and respect for one another. 

“We should  pray for the sustenance of the prevailing  peace in the State and for  adequate rainfall in order to  have a bumper harvest  during this farming season”

“We are not unmindful of the economic hardship being experienced by the generality of the people. The State Government will continue to provide the support needed to cushion the effect of such hardship. 

“I appeal for your continued perseverance as we work towards finding lasting solution to the problem”

The Governor also appealed to motorists to observe traffic regulations, so as to minimize accidents on the highways throughout the period of  Eid-el-Kabir  celebration and beyond.

He also appeal to parents to monitor   the movement of their children and wards in order to reduce the incidents of missing children during the festivity.