The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA Lanre Issa-Onilu, has called on Nigerian Muslims to pray for peace, unity and national development in the month of Ramadan.
Onilu made the call in a statement issued on Saturday by the agency’s Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi.
He encouraged Muslims to use the month of Ramadan for spiritual reflections, increased devotion and acts of charity that align with the teachings and tenets of Islam.
While making the charge as part of his 2025 Ramadan message to the nation, Issa-Onilu said, “For the development of the country, all citizens must pray for peace and unity irrespective of one’s religious and political affiliation.
“All Muslims should renew their commitment to Allah and embrace the spiritual opportunities that Ramadan signifies.
“This no doubt is a sacred period of reflection for self-renewal and the way to move humanity forward. As an Agency, we will continue to work for the greatness of our country.”
The DG called on all citizens to use the month of Ramadan to continue to pray for the present administration and the development of our country.