By Paul Dada
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume has advised Nigerians to “tap into the numerous interventions” of President Bola Tinubu.
This is coming as the SGF on behalf of the Federal Executive Council extends warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they commence fasting in the month of Ramadan.
A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations in the OSGF, Segun Imohiosen ,said Akume admonished Muslims to use the Ramadan period for spiritual rejuvenation, emphasizing the values of piety, steadfastness, love, charity and sacrifice .
The statement said, “The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, on behalf of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), felicitates with the Muslim faithful on the sighting of the moon, which signaled the commencement of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
“He urged them to use the one month long holy month to reflect on the purpose and lessons of Ramadan, which include piety, steadfastness, love, charity, and sacrifice, in adherence to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) for spiritual rejuvenation and renewed national growth and development.
“SGF enjoins Nigerians to tap into the numerous interventions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR in ensuring food security, ending of poverty, economic growth, job creation, access to capital, security, and youth empowerment.
“The SGF wishes the Muslim faithful Ramadan Mubarak.”
