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Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, says there is political and economic stability in the state as a result of a solid foundation.

Addressing reporters after observing Eid prayers at Dodan Barracks praying ground in Lagos, Tinubu said lack of solid foundation contributed to the nation’s current economic situation.

He said economic restrategising and replanning were necessary to achieve sustainable national prosperity.

“The political and economic stability we are enjoying in Lagos today is as a result of a solid foundation,” he said.

“Without a good and solid foundation, we cannot achieve a sustainable economic prosperity.”

On the hardship in the country: “We need to re-strategise and re-plan, but that planning period is always a very difficult period in any family, organisation and nation.

“That is what we are experiencing now, but it is for a better and stronger future.”

In her message, Idiat Adebule, Lagos state deputy governor, urged Nigerians to uphold the significance of Eid-el-Kabir, total trust and obedience to God, to accelerate the pace of economic recovery.

Adebule also urged them to celebrate peacefully and reach out to the less privileged among them.

“We can only enjoy Allah’s favour when we totally trust and obey His will. He is our creator and He knows what is best for us as individuals and as a nation,” Adebule said.

Also, Femi Gbajabiamila, majority leader, house of representatives, called on Nigerians to be patient and not lose hope.

Gbajabiamila said President Muhammadu Buhari was making effort to reform the economy.

“I urge us to be prayerful and by God’s grace we shall get better and stronger as a nation”’ he said.

Fatai Owoseni, state commissioner of police, called for reflection on the significance of Eid-el Kabir and modest celebration to reduce crime.

Owoseni advised residents to be security conscious and cooperate with security agents to ensure a crime-free celebration.

In his words, Garuba Akinola-Ibrahim, chief Imam of Lagos, called for greater sacrifice from both government and citizens to survive the period of recession in the country.

“In the spirit of Eid-el Kabir, we urge the government to double up efforts to avoid our situation from getting to a critical stage which can rub off negatively on all government’s achievements so far,” he said.

“I also urged the citizens to exercise patience and be prayerful in this trying period.”