The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo has felicitated with Nigerian Muslims who would be joining their counterparts across the world to begin a 30-day fasting, beginning from tomorrow, Saturday.
Professor Osinbajo appealed to the Muslims and Nigerians to use the opportunity to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently on a medical vacation in London.
A statement by Osinbajo’s senior special assistant, Laolu Akande, quoted the acting Pt=resident as asking the Muslims to use the holy month to remember the less privileged in the society.
He urged them to seek maximum benefits from the Ramadan period by replicating the teachings of the Holy Prophet in all their engagements.
The statement read: “Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, felicitates with the entire Muslim community in Nigeria as they join other faithfuls across the world to commence Ramadan – the holy month of fasting and prayer.
“The Acting President implores Muslims to seek maximum benefits from the Ramadan period by replicating the teachings of the Holy Prophet in all their engagements; private and public.
“Prof. Osinbajo appeals to all Nigerians especially Muslims to also use the period of Ramadan for reflection on our national challenges and join forces with the Buhari administration to overcome them.” [myad]
