Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for prayers during Ramadan for peace and stability against increasing security challenges in his country.
According to a statement by the Presidency, Tinubu attended the opening of the Tafsir Program held at the Presidential Residence in the capital Abuja on the occasion of Ramadan.
In his remarks, Tinubu advised Muslims to show kindness to each other and their neighbors, as well as to support the less privileged in society.
“We are facing kidnapping, banditry and other challenges,” Tinubu said, calling on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for peace and stability in the country during this blessed month.
Nigeria is struggling with attacks by armed gangs in different regions as well as terrorist organizations Boko Haram and ISWAP, the West African branch of ISIS.
More than 500 civilians, mostly students, were abducted by terrorist organizations or armed groups on March 6-9.