President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his greetings to Christians and Muslims on the “solemn” occasions of Lent and Ramadan.
He said, in 2026, Lent and Ramadan started on the same day, Wedesday 18 February, 2026 – it is not a “common occurrence”, adding, we should be reminded that as a people of Faith, “we are one people under God”.
For Christians, Lents is a season for “fasting, abstinence, and penitence, following Jesus Christ’s example in the wilderness before His crucifixion, which brought salvation to mankind”, while, for Muslims, “Ramadan is a hallowed season that reflects total submission to God Almighty and His command of sacrifice, devotion, service, and communal love and giving”, the President said on X.
He continued, “It marks one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan calls for deep spiritual reflection in obedience to Islam’s injunctions.”
He encouraged Nigerians to practise “good neighbourliness”, as well as, pray for the progress of Nigeria.
President Tinubu wrote: “With profound reverence to God Almighty, I greet the Christian and Muslim faithful on the solemn occasions of Lent and Ramadan.
“This year, Lent and Ramadan begin on the same day. This is not a common occurrence, and it reminds us that as a people of faith, we share a lot in common and are one people under God.
“As a nation and as a people, I urge us, as we embark on these important observances, to ensure good neighbourliness, promote peace, unity, and stability, and pray for the progress and security of our nation.
“Let us live by the good precepts of our faiths and be honourable in our duty to God and fellow humans.
“I pray that the lessons, blessings, and joys of these sacred seasons abide with us always.”
