The wife of the vice-president, Nana Shettima, has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and peaceful coexistence following the simultaneous start of Ramadan and Lent.
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslims as they commenced the sacred observances of Lent and Ramadan.
Former military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has felicitated Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide on the occasion of Ramadan.
Nentawe Yilwatda, APC chair, has described the coincidence of the commencement of Ramadan and Lent this year as symbolic, with a message for the country.
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved a reduction in official working hours for civil servants due to the Ramadan fast.
Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the lead visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, says Ramadan and Lent remind citizens of their shared duty to build a caring society.
The president said the seasons reflected sacrifice, discipline, prayer and self-denial.
The President urged Muslim and Christian faithful to embrace peace, unity and good neighbourliness as Lent and Ramadan begin.
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
Mr Musa emphasised kindness, love for humanity, and avoidance of evil as key aspects of the holy month.
