Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, hosted a special Iftar—the symbolic breaking of fast during Ramadan—with former First Ladies of Nigeria, female National Assembly members, and wives of lawmakers in attendance.
Speaking at the event, the First Lady reassured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration remains committed to improving the country and alleviating the challenges faced by citizens.
> “The government is doing all it can to improve the country and make life better for Nigerians,” she emphasized.
Call for Compassion and Unity
Senator Tinubu encouraged acts of kindness, urging everyone to lend a helping hand to those in need.
> “If each of us can take one person at a time and lend a helping hand, it will go a long way in ameliorating the hardship of others,” she advised.
She also highlighted the coincidence of Ramadan and Lent this year, describing it as divinely ordained and an opportunity for sober reflection across religious divides.
> “This is a time of sober reflection for our Muslim brothers and sisters, as well as our Christian brethren who are observing Lent. God ordained it to be so at this time in our nation,” she noted.
She urged the Muslim Ummah to uphold the virtues of Ramadan beyond the fasting period and continue seeking God’s mercy and guidance for the nation.
Wife of the Vice President Calls for Prayers for Nigeria
In her welcome address, the wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for hosting the gathering.
She called on attendees to continue praying for the President and the nation, stressing the power of prayer in shaping the country’s future.
Lecture on the Spiritual Significance of Ramadan
The Vice-Chancellor of Azman University, Kano, Professor Fatima Mukhtar, delivered a lecture on the spiritual significance and teachings of Ramadan, highlighting the virtues of patience, charity, and self-discipline.
The event concluded with special prayers for Nigeria, President Tinubu, and all citizens, as attendees reflected on the essence of faith, unity, and national progress.
