Tinubu Seeks Unity As Ramadan Tafsir Opens At State House Mosque

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal as the holy month of Ramadan begins, urging citizens across religious divides to support efforts aimed at strengthening national stability.

The President spoke at the opening of this year’s Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque, Abuja, where he noted that Ramadan coincides with the Christian season of Lent.

He described the overlap as a reminder of the shared values of sacrifice, discipline, prayer, and self-denial that bind adherents of both faiths.

According to him, the significance of the fasting period goes beyond abstinence from food and drink, stressing that it should reflect kindness, forgiveness, good deeds, and love for humanity.

President Tinubu urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, to continue praying for peace and to support ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges confronting the country.

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 appreciation to the President 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.

He further sought peace, stability, and improved well-being for all Nigerians as the country marks the commencement of the fasting period.