President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world as the sacred month of Ramadan begins on Saturday, Ist of March.
President Tinubu said this year’s Ramadan holds special significance as it coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for the nation.
He said; “Ramadan is a time for deep reflection, renewed devotion to Allah, and acts of compassion and generosity toward humanity.”
“I congratulate the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and worldwide as we begin the sacred month of Ramadan.
“It is a season of spiritual rejuvenation, self-discipline, and empathy for the less fortunate. I urge all Muslims observing the fast to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that this holy month embodies. Let us use this period to strengthen our bonds with Allah and one another, fostering unity and peace in our communities.
“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.”
President Tinubu restated his administration’s steadfastness to boosting agricultural productivity.
Food productions
He expressed determination to enhance food production and ensure self-sufficiency and food security for all Nigerians through targeted input support, mechanisation, and innovative farming initiatives.
The Nigerian Leader affirmed that the Bola Tinubu led administration bold and transformative policies are beginning to yield positive results, as evidenced by the gradual stabilisation of the Nigerian economy.
President Tinubu said; “This year’s Ramadan holds special significance as it coincides with a period of renewed hope and progress for our nation. Our administration’s bold and transformative policies are beginning to yield positive results, as evidenced by the gradual stabilisation of our economy. 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.”
Collective prayer
The President called 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,”he said.
President Tinubu prays the blessings of the holy month illuminate the hearts and homes of Nigerians..
He also prayed that Nigerians merge from the holy month of Ramadan as better individuals and the country as a stronger nation.
“I extend my heartfelt wishes to all Muslims observing Ramadan for a month filled with joy, peace, and spiritual renewal. May the blessings of this holy month illuminate our hearts and homes, and may we emerge from it as better individuals and a stronger nation,” the President added.
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