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Tinubu Showing Uncommon Commitment to Solving Nigeria’s Challenges — Umahi Urges Muslims to Pray for President’s Re-election
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Nigerians, particularly Muslim faithful across the country, to continue praying for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a leader demonstrating uncommon commitment towards addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges and repositioning the country for progress.
In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media). Francis Nwaze, FIPMD on Wednesday in Abuja. Umahi made the appeal while hosting leaders and members of the Muslim community in Ebonyi State at his residence in Abakaliki as part of activities marking the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The Minister said the gathering reflected the spirit of unity, religious harmony and peaceful coexistence that has long defined Ebonyi State.
According to him, Muslims of Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba extraction have consistently participated in the annual Sallah celebration hosted by him and his family over the years.
“Every year during Sallah, we invite our Muslim brothers and sisters from different ethnic backgrounds. Sometimes, we celebrate together with the Christian Association of Nigeria because I strongly believe that we all worship one God,” he said.
Umahi disclosed that the Muslim faithful were supported with gifts including cash, bags of rice and groundnut oil to enable them celebrate the festival joyfully with their families.
The Minister used the occasion to passionately urge Nigerians to pray for President Tinubu’s health, strength and re-election, insisting that the President remains genuinely committed to solving the nation’s problems.
“We need to pray for the President because he means well for Nigeria. I have not seen any other person with the level of commitment he has shown towards tackling the daunting challenges facing the country,” Umahi stated.
He added that critics of the administration have failed to provide better alternatives to the reforms being implemented by the government.
Umahi also called for prayers for Francis Nwifuru and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress in Ebonyi State, asking God to strengthen them to continue delivering democratic dividends to the people.
The Minister further extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful in Ebonyi State and across Nigeria, while specially wishing President Tinubu a peaceful and joyful Sallah celebration.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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