Eid-ul-Adha: MPAC Calls Out Rising Insecurity, Hardship in Nigeria
By Abdullahi Yusuf
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on Nigerian authorities to take urgent and decisive action against worsening insecurity and economic hardship, warning that millions of citizens are now living in fear amid persistent violence and rising living costs.
In its Eid-ul-Adha message marking 1447 A.H., the organisation said the festival should serve as a moment of reflection on sacrifice, justice and shared humanity, at a time it described as one of deep social and humanitarian strain both within Nigeria and globally.
The statement, signed by MPAC’s Executive Chairman, Mal Disu Kamor, extended Eid greetings to Muslims and people of goodwill worldwide, while stressing that the meaning of Eid-ul-Adha goes far beyond ritual slaughter and festive celebration.
According to the group, the festival represents faith, courage and selflessness, anchored in the willingness to make sacrifices for the collective good.
MPAC also highlighted the spiritual significance of Hajj, noting that millions of pilgrims from diverse backgrounds gather annually in Makkah, united in worship and equality before God.
“It is one of the greatest symbols of human equality and submission to Almighty Allah — where kings and labourers, the rich and the poor, stand shoulder to shoulder in worship, stripped of worldly titles and united only by faith,” the statement said.
However, the organisation turned its focus to Nigeria’s security situation, warning that widespread kidnappings, banditry and violent attacks have left many communities vulnerable and fearful.
It said the deteriorating situation has disrupted normal life, with many Nigerians reportedly unable to travel to their hometowns for the Eid celebrations due to safety concerns.
Alongside insecurity, MPAC pointed to what it described as severe economic hardship, with rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures affecting millions of households across the country.
“We urge leaders at every level to confront this reality head-on. Nigerians cannot keep living in fear and hardship. Policies that restore security, protect lives, and bring economic dignity back to the people must become the urgent priority,” the statement added.
The organisation also addressed the situation in Palestine, describing ongoing conflict and civilian suffering as “a painful stain on the conscience of the modern world”, and urging continued international attention to humanitarian conditions in the region.
It said many Palestinians are observing Eid under siege and renewed hardship, calling on global citizens to speak out against oppression and injustice.
“Silence in the face of oppression is itself a form of complicity,” it said.
Despite the challenges highlighted, MPAC urged Muslims not to lose hope, noting that Eid-ul-Adha is rooted in lessons of patience, trust and sacrifice drawn from the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his family.
The group also prayed for Nigerian pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj, asking for their safe return and acceptance of their worship.
MPAC further called for a shift beyond symbolic observance of sacrifice, urging Nigerians to promote stronger families, accountable leadership and more compassionate communities.
It concluded with prayers for peace, prosperity and healing for Nigeria and other affected regions, signing off with traditional Eid greetings: “Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. Eid Mubarak.”
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