President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday stunned islamic worshippers at the State House mosque in Abuja as he asked Nigerians to forgive him for any wrongs, urging the nation to embrace unity, peace, and moral renewal at the start of Ramadan.
Speaking during the opening of this year’s Tafsir, Tinubu drew attention to the overlap between Ramadan and the Christian season of Lent, reminding citizens of shared values.
“Ramadan coincides with Lent, reminding us of our common commitment to sacrifice, discipline, prayer, and self-denial,” he said.
He added a personal appeal to the nation, saying, “We start this Ramadan with all the teaching that it brings to us all. But the main principle is to do good to people, to share love and faith, and to forgive sins. I say, if I have sinned, forgive me as Nigerians.”
The president emphasised that fasting is not just about abstaining from food, but also about showing kindness, forgiveness, good deeds, and love for humanity.
Tinubu also called on Nigerians of all faiths to pray for peace and support efforts to fight terrorism, banditry, and insecurity across the country.
Chief Imam Abdulwahid Suleiman thanked Allah for allowing Muslims to witness another Ramadan and praised Tinubu’s leadership, praying for wisdom, strength, and good health for the president and his team, while seeking peace and prosperity for all Nigerians.
