A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has admonished leaders at all levels to prioritise the wellbeing of Nigerians.

Mr Abubakar made the plea in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Sunday in Abuja.

He also urged leaders to lead in the fear of God.

“While the Ramadan season encourages charity to the less privileged, it becomes imperative on leaders to make sure that after Ramadan, governments  initiate interventions that will ensure that  wellbeing and welfare of the people are  sustained.

“It is important to call the attention of those in positions of authority to the practices of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that teaches  about obligations of leadership to the people.

“It is not enough that the government will ask that the people should brace themselves for harsh economic conditions.

“It is more sufficient for the leadership to show compassion on the masses and by acting with fear of God,” Mr Abubakar said.

Mr Abubakar congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting.

He described the completion of Ramadan fasting as a blessing from the Almighty.

He reminded Muslim faithful that the celebration of Eid-el-fitri, “should be an opportunity to remind ourselves to continue to intensify the good deeds that were embraced during Ramadan.

He also advised people to continue to pray for progress in their private lives and that of Nigeria.

(NAN)