Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar enjoins Nigerians, especially the Muslim faithful to intensify their acts of piety in the holy month of Ramadan.
Atiku, who is the Waziri of Adamawa made the call in a press statement signed by him on Friday to commemorate the commencement of this year’s Ramadan fasting.
According to him, fasting in the month of Ramadan is an obligation on all Muslims, and it is a month that we must intensify on good deeds and piety to God.
“The month of Ramadan is here again to remind us of our obligations to God and to one another.
“It is important that in Ramadan, we extend our hands of charity and affection far beyond our immediate families. The lifestyle of the noble Prophet Muhammed (SAW) should be our guide, as he taught us the immense benefits of being generous, especially during the month of Ramadan,” Atiku noted.
He further calls on Muslims to remember Nigeria in their prayers and urges governments at all levels to provide the necessary succour that will ease the pains in the lives of Nigerians during the Ramadan fasting and beyond.
“Nigerians are passing through harsh economic situations, and it is necessary that governments provide palliatives to support the people to alleviate their living conditions,” the former Vice President said.
