Ramadan: Help us tackle national challenges, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Muslims and all Nigerians to help his government in confronting the challenges facing the nation. The president made the call on Wednesday in his message to the nation on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Muslims and all Nigerians to help his government in confronting the challenges facing the nation.

The president made the call on Wednesday in his message to the nation on the commencement of this year’s Ramadan.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement, said Buhari also urged Muslims and all Nigerians to always remember men and women who were less fortunate than themselves.

President Buhari sent his greetings and best wishes to Muslims in Nigeria and across the world as they commenced the Ramadan.

"Fasting is not just merely meant to stay hungry or thirsty, but an opportunity to strive for inner purification and self-accountability.

“It is meant to inculcate righteousness and discipline,” the president said.

He enjoined fasting Muslims to increase their love for humanity, acts of charity, kindness, generosity and gratitude.

He noted that Holy Prophet Muhammad used to spend very generously on the poor and the needy during this period.

The president urged Muslims in the country and all over the world to copy the good example.

The president prayed Allah to grant all Muslims the strength to successfully complete the fasting period.