Ramadan: Tinubu asks Nigerians to reject forces of division

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the month of Ramadan, the president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has requested prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the month of Ramadan, the president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, urged Nigerians to go beyond fasting and embrace the values of peace, kindness, and justice.

President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to strengthen their bonds and reject forces that seek to divide the nation, just as he reminded them of the importance of national unity and collective responsibility in addressing the country’s challenges.

He said, “Our country stands at a defining moment, and the responsibility of nation-building lies in our collective hands. Let us not only feed the hungry but uplift the weary; not only give charity but extend kindness; not only pray for peace but work for justice.”

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The president expressed gratitude for the moral guidance provided by religious leaders, saying they stand as the moral and spiritual compass of the nation.

“I want to take this moment to profoundly appreciate our religious leaders, who stand as the moral and spiritual compass of the nation, nurturing the consciousness of our society. Their role in shaping the ethical foundation of our nation is invaluable, and we remain indebted to their wisdom and leadership,” he said.

President Tinubu appealed to Nigerians to embrace compassion and unity during the period of fasting and prayer, describing it as “a journey of the soul” that could strengthen the country’s social fabric.

“Ramadan is not merely a ritual of abstaining from food and drink; it is a journey of the soul. It is a time for deep reflection, for self-purification, and for embracing the true essence of Islam—peace, patience, sacrifice, and service to humanity.”