Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Kaduna State, across Nigeria and around the world on the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The governor also urged the citizens to embrace reflection, compassion and peaceful coexistence.

In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, in Kaduna on Wednesday, the governor prayed that Almighty Allah grants Muslims strength, serenity and abundant blessings as they observe the fast.

He described Ramadan as a sacred pillar of faith that refines the soul and elevates the spirit.

The governor stated that beyond abstinence from food and drink, the holy month is a “school of character and a sanctuary for the heart,” calling on the believers to deepen devotion, practise charity and strengthen bonds of brotherhood.

Mr Maiyaki also disclosed that as part of the activities marking the sacred season, alongside the Christian observance of Lent, Mr Sani approved the payment of fines and settlement of compensation about 90 convicts sentenced for minor offences across the state.

According to him, the intervention is intended to provide relief to deserving inmates, promote reconciliation and offer renewed purpose and second chances in line with the moral values symbolised by both holy seasons.

The governor urged the beneficiaries to embrace peace, seek forgiveness where necessary and commit to lives of integrity, obedience to the rule of law and service to God and society.

He also encouraged the residents to extend kindness to the vulnerable by sharing meals and resources.

Mr Sani was further quoted in the statement as saying, “The season should reaffirm the dignity of every person and the shared humanity that binds society together.”

He appealed to the citizens of all faiths to continue praying for the peace and harmony being nurtured across the state, emphasising that Kaduna’s diversity remains its strength and that the people share a common destiny.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to consolidating peace, revitalising the economy and promoting sustainable prosperity, noting that the gesture also supports rehabilitation, social reintegration and communal harmony across Kaduna State.

(NAN)