Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to use the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season to foster national unity and demonstrate practical compassion toward fellow citizens.
In a message, he described the period as an opportunity for both spiritual renewal and collective nation-building.
The Vice President noted that the sacred season requires more than religious ritual, calling instead for active engagement in addressing the nation’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.
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VP Shettima paid tribute to Nigeria’s religious leaders across faiths, describing them as “the moral and spiritual compass of the nation,” and acknowledging their invaluable role in shaping the country’s ethical foundation during this period when both major religious communities are engaged in spiritual disciplines.
He also called for prayers for national stability during the holy season, stating, “We must strengthen the bonds that unite us and reject the forces that seek to divide us.”
The Vice President further requested prayers for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, asking that divine guidance grant the President “wisdom, strength, and foresight to pilot the affairs of this great nation.”