By: John Bassey, Gusau.

Zamfara state Governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal has tasked religious leaders at all levels to inculcate in their members the attitude of societal peace that promote togetherness as a weapon against insecurity, banditry and other forms of criminalities in the state.

Governor, made the call in Gusau Central Mosque at Tudun Wada Area of the state where he addressed Journalists on the influence and the stewardship of religious leaders and their capabilities in leading the people to come together in unison against insecurity, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminalities in the state.

Eid al-Adha, which is celebrated annually by Muslims around the world on the 10th of Dhulhijjah, is a festival of sacrifice, It is a festival that honours the obedience and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) to Allah (SWT).

In his message to the people of Zamfara, Governor Lawa felicitated with the Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha 2026. The sacrifice performed during Eid is symbolic of Prophet Ibrahim’s submission and is also part of the Hajj rites for pilgrims.

“I want to use this opportunity to call on the good people of Zamfara, especially our pilgrims, to remain steadfast in continued prayers for our state and our nation, Nigeria.

“Last week, we successfully returned thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral community of Fegin Kanawa Village in Gusau Local Government Area after over a year of displacement.

“My administration is committed to ensuring the safe return of all displaced persons to their homes. Such successes are only possible due to our collective prayers. I urge us to pray more, especially during sacred religious festivals.

“I wish everyone a peaceful Eid celebration.”

I joined thousands for the Eid prayer at the Gusau Central Eid prayer ground to advocate for increasing peace in Zamfara state and Nigeria at large. I wish everyone Happy Eid-el Adha 2026 celebration. Governor Lawal concluded.