By Peter Adelowo
President Bola Tinubu has urged Muslims to embrace the lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that the Holy Month of Ramadhan embodies.
In a statement he personally signed, the President calls on them to use the period to strengthen their bonds with Allah and one another, fostering unity and peace in their communities.
The President observes that this year’s Ramadhan holds special significance, as it coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for the nation.
He says his administration’s bold and transformative policies are beginning to yield positive results, as evidenced by the gradual stabilisation of our economy.
According to the President, the Gross Domestic Product for the last quarter of 2024 showed a marked improvement over the same period in 2023.
“The once-soaring prices of essential food items are now downward, providing much-needed relief to our fasting population and all Nigerians. The exchange rate is stabilising, and fuel prices are declining, signalling a brighter future.
As the wet season approaches, we remain steadfast in boosting agricultural productivity. We are determined to enhance food production and ensure self-sufficiency and food security for all Nigerians through targeted input support, mechanisation, and innovative farming initiatives. Our resolve to build a resilient and prosperous nation remains unwavering”, the President hopes.
He calls on Nigerians to join hands in prayer and action for the country’s continued growth and development.
“Let us fervently seek Allah’s guidance and protection for our nation, and let our words and deeds reflect our shared commitment to peace, unity, and progress.I congratulate the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide as we begin the sacred month of Ramadan.
We are profoundly grateful to Almighty Allah for granting us the grace to witness the commencement of this Holy Month, a cornerstone of the Islamic faith. May this fasting and devotion period be marked by good health, spiritual fulfilment, and divine blessings.
Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, renewed devotion to Allah, and acts of compassion and generosity toward humanity.
It is a season of spiritual rejuvenation, self-discipline, and empathy for the less fortunate”, he observes.
President Tinubu extends his heartfelt wishes to Muslims for a month filled with joy, peace, and spiritual renewal.
He prays for the descension of blessings of the Holy Month to illuminate hearts and homes, and making individuals better individuals, and the nation stronger.
