Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Pray for Unity and Security During Lent and Ramadan
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to use the simultaneous observance of Lent and Ramadan to promote national unity and pray for the country's security. In a personal statement, Tinubu noted the rare occurrence of these holy seasons beginning on the same day as a reminder of shared faith and common humanity. He emphasized that Lent, for Christians, is a time of fasting and penitence following Jesus' example, while Ramadan for Muslims represents total submission to God through sacrifice and devotion. The President urged Nigerians to foster good neighbourliness, peace, and stability during these observances, stating, 'Let us live by the good precepts of our faiths and be honourable in our duty to God and fellow humans.' This call comes as Nigeria faces ongoing security challenges, with Tinubu specifically requesting prayers for the nation's progress and safety.