- Ramadan, Lent: Shettima Seeks Prayers for Tinubu, National Unity
- The Vice President said the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent presents a unique opportunity for collective intercession
- The Vice President described Ramadan as “a journey of the soul and a time for deep reflection
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to remember President Bola Tinubu in their prayers as Muslims and Christians observe Ramadan and the Lenten season.
In a statement issued on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Shettima urged the faithful to use the sacred period to seek divine guidance and strength for the President as he navigates ongoing reforms and governance challenges.
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The Vice President said the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent presents a unique opportunity for collective intercession for national leadership, peace, and stability.
He specifically appealed to Nigerians to pray that God grants President Tinubu “wisdom, strength, and foresight to pilot the affairs of our great nation,” stressing that spiritual support remains vital to effective leadership and national progress.
Shettima also encouraged citizens to use the holy season to promote unity and demonstrate compassion toward one another. He described the period as a time not only for spiritual renewal but also for purposeful nation-building.
According to him, Ramadan demands more than ritual observance, urging Nigerians to take practical steps toward addressing the country’s challenges.
“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. This is the true essence of Ramadan,” he said.
The Vice President described Ramadan as “a journey of the soul and a time for deep reflection, for self-purification, and for embracing the true essence of Islam; peace, patience, sacrifice, and service to humanity.”
He paid tribute to religious leaders across faiths, describing them as the “moral and spiritual compass of the nation,” and acknowledged their role in strengthening Nigeria’s ethical foundation during the solemn season.
Shettima further called for sustained prayers for national stability and urged Nigerians to reject divisive tendencies.
“We must strengthen the bonds that unite us and reject the forces that seek to divide us,” he said.
