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| NYESOM WIKE, HON. MINISTER OF NIGERIA'S FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (F.C.T) |
FCTA PRESS RELEASE
2026 EID-EL-KABIR: FCT MINISTER URGES RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE
SACRIFICE, DISCIPLINE, AND CIVIC DUTY FOR NATION-BUILDING
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, has called on residents of the nation’s
capital to channel the spiritual lessons of Eid-el-Kabir — sacrifice,
obedience, and selflessness — into active civic responsibility to help build a
world-class city.
In his official 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to FCT
residents, Barrister Wike emphasized that the celebration extends beyond a
holiday. “It was a profound reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) unwavering faith
and willingness to place the common good above personal desire", he said.
He noted that the modern expression of the obedience taught by Eid-el-Kabir requires residents to make sacrifices of patience and discipline. He urged the public to keep streets clean, obey traffic and building regulations, pay taxes promptly, and cooperate with security agencies.
“If Eid-el-Kabir teaches sacrifice for a greater purpose,
then the FCT symbolizes what sacrifice can build: a place of peace, order, and
shared prosperity,” the Minister said, describing Abuja as a miniature Nigeria
built on unity across tribes, tongues, and faiths.
Reaffirming the FCT Administration’s commitment to the developmental goals of the current government, the Minister revealed that massive, inclusive infrastructural projects that will trigger growth across critical economic sectors and benefit both the City Centre and rural areas will be officially commissioned in a few weeks.
He noted that these developments align with President Bola
Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to transform Abuja into an enviable global
capital, and commended FCT residents for their patience during the ongoing
construction.
To ensure a safe, hitch-free celebration, the Minister
disclosed that the FCTA has fully mobilized all relevant security agencies and
authorities to be on guard. He encouraged residents to celebrate with love
while maintaining vigilance and respect for law and order.
He reassured residents that the FCT Administration will
continue to promote unity and religious harmony in the capital territory, and
urged them to show deep compassion to the less privileged, reject divisive
rumours, 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 quoted the teachings of Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) to emphasize the importance of unity.
Notably, the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir coincides with Children’s
Day on May 27, 2026 — a remarkable convergence of faith and future. The
Minister described children as the heartbeat of the FCT and the promise of
Nigeria’s tomorrow. He called on parents, teachers, and community leaders to
use this dual celebration to instill the values of sacrifice, honesty,
discipline, and patriotism in the young ones. “As we honor Prophet Ibrahim’s
obedience, let us also nurture our children with love, protect their rights,
and invest in quality education, healthcare, and safe spaces for them to
thrive. A city that secures its children secures its future", Barr. Wike
said.
He commended the orderly conduct of FCT pilgrims who
observed the Hajj this year, asking them and the entire Muslim community to use
the sacred period to pray for the peace, unity, and prosperity of Nigeria.
On behalf of the FCTA, Barr. Wike extended his warmest wishes for a joyous, peaceful, and spiritually rewarding Eid-el-Kabir to all Muslim faithful and to every resident of the capital territory.
“May Allah (Subhanahu wa ta’ala) accept our sacrifices,
answer our prayers, and continue to bless the Federal Capital Territory and the
Federal Republic of Nigeria. Eid Mubarak", the Minister said.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PRESS
(OFFICE OF THE HON. MINISTER)
26/05/2026
FCTA/ODP/PR/848
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