Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and newly appointed Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC), Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has extended heartfelt Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across the country, urging them to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, and national unity.
In his message to the Muslim Ummah, Dogara emphasized the spiritual importance of Eid-el-Kabir, which commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son in submission to the will of Almighty Allah. He described the festival as a call to selflessness, compassion, and unwavering faith.
“As we celebrate this sacred season, let us remember that the essence of Eid lies in our willingness to make sacrifices for the good of others and our society. We must demonstrate empathy, uphold justice, and extend love to those in need,” Dogara stated.
New National Role: Building Economic Resilience
The message comes as Dogara takes on a new leadership role as Chairman of the Board of NCGC, a federal initiative designed to enhance access to finance for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria.
According to Dogara, the NCGC is poised to strengthen the country’s financial ecosystem by reducing the risk burden on lenders and empowering small businesses with easier access to credit.
“Our mission at NCGC is to remove barriers that hinder MSMEs from thriving. By guaranteeing loans, we’re giving millions of hardworking Nigerians a chance to participate meaningfully in the economy,” he said.
He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Federal Government’s economic reform agenda through inclusive, transparent, and impact-driven leadership at the credit guarantee company.
Call for Unity and Mutual Respect
Dogara also urged Nigerians, regardless of religion or ethnicity, to use the Eid season as a platform to foster peace, understanding, and collective progress.
“Our diversity is our strength. Let this celebration remind us that as Nigerians, we are bound by shared hopes for a better future. Let us stand together, work together, and sacrifice together for the good of our nation,” he added.
A Legacy of Leadership
Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019. Known for his principled leadership and commitment to institutional development, Dogara’s appointment to the NCGC board reflects confidence in his ability to help steer Nigeria’s credit landscape toward inclusiveness and resilience.
As Muslims across Nigeria mark this significant religious occasion, Dogara’s message resonates as a timely reminder that true faith must be accompanied by service, sacrifice, and unity.