Tinubu preaches unity, moral renewal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and moral renewal as the holy month of Ramadan begins. He called on citizens of all faiths to support
- •‘Ramadan, Lent overlap reflects shared values of sacrifice, discipline’
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peace and moral renewal as the holy month of Ramadan begins.
He called on citizens of all faiths to support efforts aimed at strengthening national stability.
The President spoke at the opening of this year’s Tafsir at the State House Mosque, Abuja, where he noted that Ramadan coincides with the Christian season of Lent, describing the overlap as a powerful reminder of shared values of sacrifice, discipline, prayer and self-denial.
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Tinubu said fasting should transcend abstinence from food and drink, stressing that the period must be used to cultivate kindness, forgiveness, compassion and love for humanity.
He urged Nigerians, regardless of religious affiliation, to continue praying for peace and to rally behind ongoing efforts to confront terrorism, banditry and other security challenges confronting the country.
The President said the spiritual seasons offer an opportunity for citizens to renew their commitment to peaceful coexistence and national unity, adding that collective prayers and good deeds remain vital in building a more stable and prosperous nation.
In his remarks, the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Abdulwahid Suleiman, thanked Allah for granting the faithful the privilege of witnessing another Ramadan, describing it as the sacred month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed.
Imam Suleiman expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his leadership and prayed for him to have a peaceful and successful Ramadan.
