By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has enjoined Muslim faithful in Nigeria to assume the month of Ramadan by seeking Allah’s mercy and forgiveness
A press statement from the Atiku Media Office on Sunday, said that by the sighting of the Ramadan moon, “Muslims across the world, especially in Nigeria should spend more time supplicating to God for His mercy on the country and on us as individuals.”
The statement remarked further that, “the month of Ramadan is a mercy from God upon humanity and all those who partake of the fasting. It is for that reason that the Almighty also enjoins us to show more love to one another and deepen our charity in the holy month.”
He noted that while this year’s Ramadan is happening at a time when there is acute hardship in the country, “it therefore becomes more important for those with means to ensure that they extend their charity far greater than the previous years.”
Atiku further enjoined every Muslim to be steadfast in the requirements of this holy month and prays that the Almighty Allah shall shower His mercy and blessings on Nigeria and guide the country to increased prosperity and peace, during and after the Ramadan period.
