By: John Bassey, Kebbi.

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Wing, has warmly felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the Eid-el Kabir celebration and commended the Kebbi State government and the First Lady over the successful 2026 Hajj operations.

The Union extends its appreciation to the First Lady of Kebbi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Idris, for her kind gesture in giving 100 Saudi Riyals as Sallah gifts to pilgrims.

In a statement jointly signed by NUT Chairman Comrade Zaki Sarki and the Secretary Comrade Gazali Hassan Maccido, the Council expressed appreciation to the First Lady and other dignitaries for their humility, accessibility, and their presence among the people during the season, which reflects genuine concern and compassion.

Eid al-Kabir stands for sacrifice, obedience, tolerance, love, and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

NUT called on Muslim teachers and the general public to sustain the virtues of peace, unity, patience, and compassion that the season symbolizes and pray for continued peace, progress, and prosperity in Kebbi State and Nigeria.

The Union commends the Kebbi State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Comrade Governor Dr. Nasir Idris, _Kauran Gwandu, for the smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj operations.

Particularly, Kebbi NUT applauds the timely airlift of Kebbi State pilgrims, the well-coordinated arrangements on Arafat Day, the payment for all participants in the Sallah Day sacrifices, and the provision of pocket money of 200 Saudi Riyals as Sallah gifts to pilgrims.

The NUT also recognizes the diligence of the various sub-committees and the Pilgrims Welfare Agency, PWA, headed by Alh. Faruku Musa Yaro-Enabo for ensuring a hitch-free pilgrimage and giving 100 Riyals Sallah gift to intending pilgrims from Kebbi State.

The Council further commends all Local Government Chairmen across the state for extending Sallah gifts of between 50 and 100 Saudi Riyals to their people.

The Council appreciates the presence and support of key education stakeholders during the season, including the Honourable Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Halima Bande; the Director of Quality Assurance, Alh. Abubakar Jabbo, Principals and Zonal Directors, the Senior Director of SUBEB, Alh. Abubakar Usman Tauraron Gwandu.

The Union also acknowledges the leadership of organized labour in the state, especially the Chairman of the Organized Labour, Kebbi State, Comrade Murtala Usman, for his commitment to workers’ welfare, urging workers and residents to celebrate responsibly, support one another, and extend care to the less privileged in the true spirit of Eid.

The Council appreciates teachers in the state for their steadfast commitment to duty and charges them to continue upholding professionalism and dedication to the education of our children.