Nigeria, March 5 -- In this sacred season of 2025, as the Islamic month of Ramadan dawns and the Christian period of Lent unfolds, we stand at a rare and blessed crossroads. These moments of spiritual reflection, where Muslims fast and pray, and Christians repent and renew, are not just personal journeys; they are a divine invitation for us as a nation to unite in love, tolerance, and collective prayer. In a time when our beloved country faces trials like economic hardship, division, and uncertainty, this overlap of faith is no coincidence. It is a clarion call to harness our shared values and lift Nigeria up together. Opportunities like this are rare; we must seize them with all our hearts.

Ramadan, a month of mercy and forgiveness, cal...