President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Christians and Muslims to use the coinciding periods of Lent and Ramadan to foster peace, unity, and stability across Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu urged the faithful to live according to the moral teachings of their religions and uphold their duties to God and fellow citizens.
The President said, “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of Lent and Ramadan. This year, Lent and Ramadan begin on the same day. This is not a common occurrence, and it reminds us that as a people of faith, we share a lot in common and are one people under God.”
He highlighted the spiritual significance of the periods, noting that Christians use Lent for fasting, abstinence, and penitence following Christ’s example, while Ramadan represents submission, devotion, and communal love for Muslims.
Tinubu added, “As a nation and as a people, I urge us, as we embark on these important observances, to ensure good neighbourliness, promote peace, unity, and stability, and pray for the progress and security of our nation. Let us live by the good precepts of our faiths and be honourable in our duty to God and fellow humans.”
The President concluded by praying that the lessons, blessings, and joys of these sacred seasons guide Nigerians throughout the year.
