PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu, Shettima observe Eid prayers in Lagos, Borno; call for unity, peace

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday joined Muslim faithful across the country to observe the Eid-el-Adha prayers in Lagos and Borno states respectively.

President Tinubu observed the prayers in Lagos at the Dodan Barracks Eid Ground, a major ceremonial prayer venue used by senior government officials and Muslim faithful in the state during Islamic festivities.

In Borno State, Vice President Shettima joined worshippers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground in Maiduguri, one of the largest and most significant open-air prayer grounds in the region, attracting thousands of worshippers during Eid celebrations.

Speaking after the prayers in Lagos, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain united and committed to peace, noting that national progress depends on collective responsibility.

He called on citizens to embrace compassion, sacrifice and mutual support, while assuring that his administration remains focused on addressing economic and security challenges.

In Maiduguri, Vice President Shettima called for maturity, tolerance and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions capable of undermining national stability.