President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, urged Muslims to use the period of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country.

Congratulating the faithful on the occasion, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President enjoined them to live by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.

He said beyond celebrating the day marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet, there were great lessons of devotion, perseverance, tolerance, humility and selflessness that the citizens could learn from.

He charged religious leaders to use the occasion to pray for the country and admonish followers to take the appropriate lessons from Prophet Muhammad’s life in their commitment to the country.

Tinubu also urged Muslims to extend their hands of fellowship to the needy and vulnerable in the spirit of the season.

Also, Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu implored the celebrants to toe the path of love, peace, unity, harmony and tolerance.

In a statement, he called on the adherents to work with other religious denominations for peace, sustainable growth and development of the state.

He said: “I rejoice with millions of people around the world, particularly Muslim brothers and sisters in Lagos State and Nigeria, on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud, which is the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

“As we celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad today, let us continue to pray and work together for peace in our dear Lagos State and Nigeria. Let us contribute our quota to the growth and development of Lagos State, by supporting the incumbent administration to achieve the Lagos of our dreams.

“I want to use this medium to reassure Lagos residents of our administration’s commitment to the delivery of dividends of democracy, good governance and people-oriented programmes through the THEMES+ developmental agenda for Greater Lagos.”