MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, BARRISTER EZENWO NYESOM WIKE, CON, TO RESIDENTS OF THE FCT ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2025 EID EL FITR CELEBRATIONS

30/03/2025

1.     On behalf of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the residents of the FCT, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the celebration of Eid el Fitr, which signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

2.    Ramadan is a period of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and an opportunity to draw closer to Almighty Allah (SWT). I pray that the Almighty, in His infinite mercy, accepts all our acts of worship, supplications, and sacrifices during the blessed month and rewards us abundantly with His divine blessings.

3.    I commend the residents of the FCT for their acts of charity, kindness, and generosity towards one another throughout the holy month. Your commitment to supporting the less privileged, fostering community bonds, and spreading love and peace is truly admirable.

4.    As we celebrate Eid, I urge all residents to continue to embody these noble virtues even beyond Ramadan, as they are essential to building a harmonious and prosperous society.

5.    The FCT is the center of unity of our great nation, and our collective responsibility is to uphold and exhibit that unity at all times. Let us live in peace and harmony, respecting one another irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, and working together for the common good.

6.    Let me assure that the FCT Administration remains steadfast in its commitment to the infrastructural development of the Territory, as well as the welfare and security of all residents. We will continue to prioritize policies and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the FCT, ensuring a safe and conducive environment for all.

7.    I hereby urge every resident to continue to pray for our dear President  Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and all leaders at various levels of governance in the Federal Capital Territory. The task of building a Territory that reflects our collective dreams—one of peace, prosperity, and unity—is immense, and we need your support, faith, and most importantly, your prayers, for divine wisdom and guidance in the task of building an FCT of which we all will be proud.

8.     As residents of the nation’s capital, we must all take responsibility for ensuring peace and stability in our communities. I call on you to resist any attempt by individuals or groups seeking to create disharmony within our ranks or disrupt the peace we cherish.

9.     Let us remain united and not allow anyone to sow seeds of division or instigate public disturbance. Security is a collective duty, and I encourage everyone to promptly report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities. For it is only in an atmosphere of peace that we can all realise our collective and individual dreams. Let us therefore through vigilance and cooperation work to keep our city safe.  

10.  Once again, I wish you all a happy, peaceful, memorable and blessed Eid-el-Fitr.

Eid Mubarak!

EZENWO NYESOM WIKE CON

    HONOURABLE MINISTER, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY