Eric Patrick
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the country and for God to give Bola Tinubu the divine wisdom and strength to guide him in leading the nation.
Shettima made the call on Friday, during the closing ceremony of the Tafsir for the month of Ramadan at the State House Mosque at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Shettima further stated that prayer remains the fortress of the believer, the sanctuary where hopes are nurtured and destinies are shaped.
Shettima was quoted as saying, “It is our greatest weapon against despair and the most powerful armour for those entrusted with leadership.
“In this spirit, I urge us all to continue praying for our beloved nation and the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“May Almighty Allah grant him the wisdom, strength, and resolve to continue steering the ship of our great nation toward peace, unity, and prosperity. May He protect him from harm, fortify his heart with courage, and guide his every effort in service to the Nigerian people.
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“Our religious leaders, whose voices echo the moral conscience of our society, play an indispensable role in shaping our values and guiding our hearts.
“Their service reminds us of the ideals that must define us: integrity, justice, and an unyielding commitment to the welfare of others. To them, we owe our deepest gratitude.
“The days of devotion, self-restraint, and reflection must not be confined to Ramadan alone; rather, they must illuminate the path we walk every day. Fasting has not only taught us sacrifice and discipline; it has also awakened in us a profound sense of empathy. It has reminded us of the struggles of the less privileged, the hunger of the destitute, and the responsibilities we bear toward those in need.
“But as Ramadan draws to a close, we must ask ourselves: What have we truly gained if we revert to old habits of neglect, indifference, and discord? The true test of faith is not how we worship during Ramadan, but how we embody its values after it.
“Let us, therefore, carry the spirit of this sacred month into our daily lives. Let us extend kindness where there is cruelty, offer generosity where there is want, and radiate love where there is division. Let us be ambassadors of Islam not only in public but also in our most private moments, embodying the goodness that defines our faith.”
