Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to embrace the Lenten season as an opportunity for national healing and reconciliation.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Abubakar emphasised the need for love and solidarity, especially during times of economic and political uncertainty.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended his greetings to Christians across Nigeria as they embark on the sacred journey of Lent in 2025.
Abubakar reflected on the divine harmony in the coincidence of Lent and Ramadan, stressing that God unites His people, rather than dividing them, through His infinite wisdom.
“We are grateful to God for this Holy season, reminding us of the virtues of sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness we must embody.
“This is not only in our relationship with the Almighty but also in our interactions with one another,” he said.
Abubakar called for a renewed dedication to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, practices that promote spiritual growth and social responsibility.
He encouraged Nigerians to use the season for national healing and reconciliation, emphasising the need for love and solidarity in challenging times.
“Let those blessed extend a helping hand to those in need, so that love and joy may flourish in our land in spite of the challenges,” he added.
He prayed that God grants all faithful the strength, patience, and spiritual fervour to complete the solemn observance with renewed faith and grace.