Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State has called on Muslims to remember the poor during Eid-el-Kabir. He made this appeal in an official message released by the state government's media office.
Aliyu urged residents who can afford rams and goats to share meat with the less fortunate. According to him, such generosity pleases Allah and makes vulnerable people feel valued.
"Sharing your meat with vulnerable groups, apart from attracting rewards from Almighty Allah, will give them a sense of belonging," the governor said in the statement.
Sokoto government has already distributed sacrificial animals to needy residents. But Aliyu wants private citizens to do more and support the underprivileged alongside official efforts.
His call extends to internally displaced persons, people living with disabilities, and Islamic scholars. These groups, he noted, deserve special attention during the festive period.
Every year, the state government spends considerable funds helping vulnerable populations celebrate Eid. Aliyu believes this tradition strengthens community bonds and Islamic values.
"As Muslims, we have to be helpful and supportive to one another, especially in times of need such as this," he noted.
Beyond charity, Aliyu asked residents to use the occasion for prayer. He called for intercessions for peace and an end to banditry plaguing parts of the state.
His administration remains committed to fighting insecurity. Aliyu assured Sokoto people that security challenges remain a priority for his government.
He also requested prayers for his administration's success. Nigeria's overall progress, he added, should occupy the prayers of all faithful.
Aliyu wished all residents a peaceful and prosperous Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
