Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has urged the Muslim Ummah in the state to use the occasion of the Eid-el-Adha 2026 to increase their prayers for the state, Nigeria and also increase their security-consciousness.
He made the call in a press release by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, to felicitate the Muslim Ummah in the state and across the country on the occasion of the Eid-el-Adha 2026.
The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on witnessing the all-important festival known as Festival of Sacrifice, praying to God to preserve their lives to witness more years in good health and abiding wealth.
Eid-el-Adha 2026, Makinde and security-consciousness
He equally rallied the Muslim Ummah to pray for the government as it continues the effort to rescue the abducted Oriire school pupils and teachers.
Governor Makinde also charged all residents of the state to be vigilant during and after the Sallah Festival, stating that it has become quite important for everyone to be more security-conscious than ever before as the country battles banditry and kidnapping.
He reassured that his administration would continue to serve the interest of the people and remain on the trajectory of securing the state and its people, while moving them into greater economic prosperity.
