Former Vice President of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerian Christian faithful across Nigeria as they embark on the sacred journey of Lent in 2025 to use it as a period to seek unity, compassion, and national reconciliation.
Abubakar made the call in a message released by his Media Office in Abuja on Friday on the lenten season that commenced on Thursday.
He reflected on the divine harmony in the coincidence of Lent beginning just days after the commencement of Ramadan, emphasising that God, in His infinite wisdom, unites rather than divides His people.
He said: “We are grateful to God for the gift of this Holy season, which serves as a reminder of the virtues of sacrifice, compassion, and selflessness that we must embody — not only in our relationship with the Almighty but also in our interactions with one another.”
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The statement further underscored the essence of Lent, calling for a new level of dedication to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, practices that foster spiritual growth and social responsibility.
Abubakar urged Nigerians to seize this moment as an opportunity for national healing and reconciliation, emphasising the need for love and solidarity, especially in times of economic and political uncertainty.
“Let those who have been blessed extend a helping hand to those in need, so that love may abound, and joy may once again flourish in our land, despite the challenges before us,” he said.
He prayed that God grants all faithful the strength, patience, and spiritual fervour to complete this solemn observance with renewed faith and grace.
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