Tinubu calls for unity, peace and spiritual reflection at start of Ramadan
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as the holy month of Ramadan begins, urging citizens of all faiths to support efforts toward national stability.
The President spoke at the opening of this year’s Tafsir at the State House Mosque, where he noted that Ramadan coincides with the Christian season of Lent, describing the overlap as a reminder of shared values of sacrifice, discipline, prayer, and self-denial.
President Tinubu said fasting should go beyond abstinence from food and drink, stressing the need for kindness, forgiveness, good deeds, and love for humanity.
He called on Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to continue praying for peace and to support ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges.
In his address, the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Abdulwahid Suleiman, thanked Allah for granting the faithful the opportunity to witness another blessed month of Ramadan, the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed.
Imam Suleiman expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his leadership and wished him a peaceful and successful Ramadan.
He prayed that Allah would forgive His servants during the sacred month and decree goodness for them throughout the year.
The Chief Imam also prayed for divine guidance for the President and his principal officers, asking Allah to grant them wisdom in leadership, good health, and strength.
