The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Mr Victor Ochei, has felicitated with Muslim faithful across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
In a goodwill message, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Asaba, Ochei urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of peace, sacrifice, tolerance, unity, and patriotism for national growth and development.
Ochei described Eid-el-Kabir as a significant spiritual occasion that reflected obedience, selflessness, compassion, and unwavering faith in God.
He noted that lessons of the season should inspire greater commitment to national unity and progress.
Ochei urged Nigerians to use the festive period as an opportunity to reflect on shared values that promoted peaceful coexistence and mutual understanding, regardless of tribe, religion, or political affiliation.
According to him, Eid-el-Kabir offers us another opportunity as a people to reflect on the values of sacrifice, love, peaceful coexistence, and mutual understanding irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation.
”Nigeria can only attain sustainable growth and meaningful development when citizens place national interest above personal considerations, ” he stated.
Ochei also a former speaker of the Delta House of Assembly urged sustained harmony and tolerance, stressing that peace and security remained essential foundations for economic prosperity and social stability.
He noted that the spirit of unity and togetherness emphasised during the celebration should extend beyond the festive period.
The former lawmaker said this would help to foster an enabling environment, where businesses could thrive.
Ochei further urged the Muslims to continue praying for the peace, stability, and progress of Nigeria, while encouraging leaders at all levels to remain committed to policies that improved the welfare of citizens.
“As we celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, let us renew our commitment to building a nation anchored on justice, peace, unity, and shared prosperity.
”Together, we can create a safer, stronger, and more economically vibrant Nigeria for future generations,” he stated.
He wished Muslim faithful a joyful, peaceful, and spiritually fulfilling Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
