President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to forgive him if he has sinned against them, urging citizens to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal at the start of Ramadan.
Tinubu spoke on Wednesday during the opening of this year’s Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja.
The president highlighted the overlap between Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent as a reminder of shared values.
“Ramadan coincides with Lent, reminding us of our common commitment to sacrifice, discipline, prayer, and self-denial,” he said.
“We begin this Ramadan with all the teachings it brings. The main principle is to do good to others, share love and faith, and forgive sins. If I have sinned against anyone, I ask Nigerians to forgive me.”
Tinubu said fasting should go beyond physical abstinence, noting that it must embody kindness, forgiveness, good deeds, and love for humanity.
He urged Nigerians of all religions to pray for peace and support efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, and insecurity.
Abdulwahid Suleiman, Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, thanked Allah for enabling Muslims to witness another Ramadan.
He lauded Tinubu’s leadership and prayed for wisdom, good health, and strength for the president and his team, while beseeching peace, stability, and prosperity for all Nigerians.
