By Ayodele Oni
The Northern Christian Association, (NCA), has counseled that continued banditry in the country should not be allowed to divide Nigerians.
The association urged political leaders across party lines to place national interest above personal ambition as the country gradually approaches another political season.
NCA appealed to Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration as a period of sober reflection on the state of the nation, particularly amid rising insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, and growing social tension.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, the association congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration, describing the festival as a symbol of sacrifice, obedience, faith, compassion, and submission to the will of God.
The association stressed that the difficult realities confronting Nigeria require unity of purpose, patriotism, and sincere commitment from all segments of society.
According to the NCAA, Northern Nigeria has endured years of terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, communal conflicts, and other forms of violence that have displaced families and devastated communities.
It noted that such painful experiences should not deepen division among citizens, but rather strengthen the collective resolve of Nigerians to pursue peace, reconciliation, and national development.
The NCA maintained that Christians and Muslims share a common destiny and collective responsibility toward the stability and future of Nigeria, having coexisted for generations as neighbours and partners in nation-building.
The association therefore urged Nigerians to reject hatred, incitement, intolerance, and every form of division capable of undermining peaceful coexistence and national unity.
It further called on both Christians and Muslims to continue working together in promoting peace, justice, understanding, and national cohesion, insisting that Nigeria’s diversity should remain a source of strength rather than an instrument for political manipulation or conflict.
Speaking on the nation’s political climate, the association urged political actors to conduct their activities with maturity, restraint, and respect for democratic principles.
“Nigerians deserve issue-based politics that promote peace, stability, development, and national unity rather than actions capable of creating unnecessary tension or throwing the country into avoidable chaos,” the statement said.
The association also reminded public office holders that leadership remains a sacred trust entrusted to individuals by God for the service and welfare of humanity.
It urged leaders to discharge their responsibilities with humility, accountability, justice, and the fear of God, noting that every leader would ultimately give account of their stewardship before God.
The NCA equally encouraged Nigerians to remember widows, orphans, displaced persons, and families facing economic hardship during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, stressing that the essence of the festival lies in sacrifice, compassion, generosity, and care for humanity.
The association prayed for lasting peace, healing, reconciliation, stability, and progress in Nigeria as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Kabir
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