AbdulRazaq, Sanwo-Olu, Adeleke, Ododo, Others Urge Prayers for Nation at Ramadan

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin, Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri, Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo, Segun Awofadeji in Gombe, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

Governors and other stakeholders, weekend, urged Muslims to pray for nation at Ramadan, the one-month long fasting by Muslim devotes.

ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ

Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, urged the people of the state to use the period to pray fervently for a stronger, safer, and more prosperous nation and the state.
A statement issued in Ilorin by AbdulRazaq and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye, joined  the Muslim community worldwide, especially in the state, to joyfully welcome Ramadan, the ninth lunar month in which fasting is prescribed for the Muslims.
The governor specifically congratulated  the Emir of Ilorin and chairman of the  State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on the dawn of the month of mercy in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to the blessed Prophet Muhammad.

BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU

Also, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his felicitations to all Muslim faithful as they commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday.
Sanwo-Olu, who described Ramadan as a sacred month and a time for deep reflection, renewed faith, and acts of kindness, urged Nigerians, particularly Lagos residents, to be compassionate and generous to one another during the fasting season.
The Governor said the commencement of the Muslim fasting season, which started on March 1, coinciding with the first day of a new month, and Christians’ Lenten season, which starts from Wednesday, March 5, was a double coincidence and therefore urged people to live in peace and harmony.
“As we embrace the values of compassion, unity, and generosity, let us uplift one another and extend love to those in need. Lagos is a home for all, and in this season of devotion, we pray for continued progress and harmony in our state and beyond,” he said.

MUHAMMADU INUWA

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa, who is also the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF),has enjoined the Ummah to embody the values of empathy, love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.
He encouraged the promotion of peace, kindness, and obedience, urging the affluent to extend acts of generosity to those in need.
According to a Press release issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, said the governor urged the people of Gombe State to remain law-abiding and uphold the prevailing peaceful coexistence.
He emphasised that Ramadan offered a unique opportunity for spiritual rejuvenation through supplication and worship, calling on the faithful to dedicate this period to fervent prayers for peace, development, and prosperity in the state and the country at large.
Expressing optimism in the power of prayers, commitment, and patriotism, he believed the nation would emerge stronger from its current challenges.

ADEMOLA ADELEKE

The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, felicitating with Muslim ummah, called for prayers for sustenance of peace and upholding of godliness in national politics.
In a statement to mark the beginning of the holy month, the Governor highlighted the importance of godliness in national politics and state governance as he urged Muslim faithful to intercede on behalf of leaders for adherence to the will of God whether in or out of power.
The governor, who described the Ramadan period as a month of spiritual rebirth, called for closer relationship with the creator of heaven and earth through fasting and prayers to achieve ultimate submission to the will of Allah.

USMAN ODODO

The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged as they embarked on this year’s Ramadan fasting.
In  his message to the people of the state, the governor described the month of Ramadan as a sacred time for reflection on the goodness of Allah, devotion to worship and self-discipline.
“Ramadan is a sacred time of reflection, devotion, and self-discipline. It reminds us of the virtues of patience, sacrifice, and generosity; values that strengthen our faith and foster a spirit of compassion for those in need,” he said.

ABDULLAHI GANDUJE

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged the Muslims not to forget  the poor, the vulnerable, and the marginalised in the month of Ramadan, adding that they should reach out to them with kindness, compassion, and generosity.
Ganduje, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, said the month of Ramadan was a time for spiritual rejuvenation, introspection, and renewal.
“As we embark on this 30-day journey, we urge all Nigerian Muslims to remain steadfast in their faith and to continue being shining examples of the values of compassion, generosity, and kindness that are hallmarks of our great religion.
“We pray that Allah (SWT) grants us the strength and wisdom to observe the fast with devotion and sincerity,” he said, stressing that the ruling APC remained committed to promoting the welfare and well-being of all Nigerians, regardless of their faith or background.

ALI AHMAD

A constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ali Ahmad, has enjoined Muslim Ummah in the state to use the period of Ramadan to follow all the rules guiding the fasting.

A statement issued in Ilorin to congratulate the Muslim Ummah in the state on the ongoing Ramadan fasting, Ahmad said, the Muslim Ummah should also continue to pray for the peace of the state and the nation in general.

The former federal lawmaker said, the people of the state should refrain from any acts capable of hindering the present peaceful environment in the state.

NEDC

Meanwhile, the North East Development Commission (NEDC), has distributed food and non-food items to vulnerable groups in Borno State to ease hardships during the Ramadan period.

The relief materials which included rice, spaghetti, mats, plastic buckets, cups, cooking pots, wrappers, shadda brocades, children’s clothing, mattresses, and other essentials, were given, weekend, to persons with disabilities, widows, orphans, religious groups, and selected households across the  27 local government areas of Borno state.

The distribution also included 2,200 blankets, 3,498 wrappers, 1,398 sets of children’s clothing, 3,609 mats, and 16,529 packages of noodles.

Speaking during the flag off of the distribution in Maiduguri, the Borno State Coordinator of the NEDC, Mohammed Watsada, who represented the Managing Director, Mohammed Alkali, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable.