President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for fervent prayers for the country’s leaders and the peace, stability and progress of the nation, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan.

Speaking on Monday at the State House Mosque during the opening Tafseer for the Month of Ramadan, the President, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, urged Nigerians to go beyond fasting and embrace the values of peace, kindness, and justice. 

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that President Tinubu encouraged Nigerians to strengthen their bonds and reject forces that seek to divide the nation, just as he reminded them of the importance of national unity and collective responsibility in addressing the country’s challenges.

Earlier, the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Sheikh Abdulwahid Abubakar, appealed to President Tinubu to enhance support for the needy, especially orphans, widows and other vulnerable groups in the country.

The Imam prayed for the success of Tinubu’s administration, restoration of peace in areas and states bedevilled with security challenges and economic prosperity of the country.