Eid El‑Kabir: Wike Sends Greetings to Residents and Children of the FCT

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, urged residents of Abuja to apply the spiritual lessons of Eid‑el‑Kabir—sacrifice, obedience, and self‑lessness—to active civic participation that will help build a world‑class city.

In his Eid‑el‑Kabir message to FCT residents, Wike said the holiday is more than a break from routine. “It serves as a significant reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s, AS, steadfast faith and his readiness to prioritize the common good over personal interests,” he stated.

The minister explained that the modern meaning of the obedience exemplified by the holiday requires citizens to make sacrifices in patience and discipline. He urged people to keep streets clean, follow traffic and building rules, pay taxes on time, and cooperate with security agencies.

“If Eid‑el‑Kabir teaches sacrifice for a higher purpose, then the FCT shows what such sacrifice can achieve: a realm of peace, order, and collective prosperity,” Wike remarked, describing Abuja as a microcosm of Nigeria built on unity among diverse tribes, languages, and faiths.

Reaffirming the FCT Administration’s commitment to the current government’s development goals, the minister announced that major, inclusive infrastructure projects—designed to stimulate growth in key economic sectors and benefit both the City Centre and rural areas—will be formally inaugurated in the coming weeks.

He noted that these initiatives align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to elevate Abuja to a distinguished global capital, and he thanked FCT residents for their patience amid ongoing construction.

To ensure a safe and smooth celebration, Wike revealed that the FCTA has fully engaged all relevant security agencies and authorities to remain vigilant. He encouraged residents to celebrate with love while maintaining vigilance and respect for law and order.

Wike assured the public that the FCT Administration will continue to promote unity and religious harmony within the capital territory. He urged citizens to show deep compassion for the less fortunate, dismiss divisive rumors, and foster harmony in homes, workplaces, marketplaces, and places of worship.

“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself,” the Minister cited the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to emphasize the importance of unity.

“Importantly, the 2026 Eid‑el‑Kabir will coincide with Children’s Day on May 27, 2026—a noteworthy intersection of faith and future.” The minister described children as the heartbeat of the FCT and the promise of Nigeria’s future. He urged parents, educators, and community leaders to use this dual celebration to instill values of sacrifice, honesty, discipline, and patriotism in the youth.

“As we commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience, let us also nurture our children with love, safeguard their rights, and invest in quality education, healthcare, and safe environments for them to flourish. A city that protects its children secures its future,” Wike said.

He praised the orderly conduct of FCT pilgrims who performed the Hajj this year, urging them and the broader Muslim community to use this sacred time to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in Nigeria.