No be small matter o! Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo don yarn say the way Muslim Ummah dey begin Ramadan and Christian dem dey observe Lent together na something wey dey sweet for Nigeria. E say e dey important make all of us lift Nigeria for prayer during this time.
For statement wey him press secretary, Patrick Ebojele, drop, him talk say this coincidence na golden chance for us to reflect well, unite, and renew our commitment to faith, love, and peaceful living. Na time wey everybody go dey feel say we fit stand together as one.
Governor Okpebholo don urge all Muslim wey dey fast during Ramadan and Christians wey dey observe Lent to use this period pray for Edo State and Nigeria as a whole. E emphasize say make we no just dey chop and sleep, make we dey pray for better unity, economic stability, and security wey go bring peace to this country.
Him talk say, “This na profound spiritual moment for our nation. As Muslims dey fast, Christians dey observe Lent, make we all carry Nigeria waka before God in prayer. Na serious task, but we go fit overcome our wahala if we seek divine guidance.”
Okpebholo come wish our Muslim brothers and sisters make dem have spiritually fulfilling Ramadan and wish Christians make dem enjoy a reflective and grace-filled Lenten season. E dey pray say this period go bring blessings and renewed hope for every family wey dey Edo State and beyond.
Meanwhile, make we not forget say Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III don announce say Wednesday, February 18, 2026, na the first day of Ramadan. E confirm say dem don sight the crescent moon on the last day of Sha’aban, and that mean say all Muslim wey dey Nigeria go begin dey observe the holy month now. Na true spirituality be that!
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