**Nigerian Leaders Unite in Call for Prayers, Peace, and Unity Amid Ramadan Celebrations** As Muslims around the world mark the end of the Ramadan season, prominent Nigerian leaders have come together in a rare display of unity to call for prayers, peace, and unity, while expressing concern over the country's security. President Bola Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and urged a renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. He emphasized the importance of drawing from the noble lessons of Ramadan, which emphasize piety, empathy, and unity among humanity. "We must continue to abide by the virtues of piety, selflessness, perseverance, kindness, and compassion beyond this period," he said. Tinubu also tasked Muslim leaders to use the occasion to offer prayers for peace and prosperity to prevail in the country. He encouraged all Muslim faithful to extend a hand of kindness to the needy of all faiths, to further show unity and camaraderie. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in a separate statement, called on the federal government to prioritize the security of the people. He stressed that the protection of lives and property is a divine decree and the sole responsibility of every government. Atiku also urged the wealthy to be more compassionate by taking up the responsibility of charity to help cushion the effect of the burden on the poor. In a press statement, Atiku's media office admonished Muslims to remain steadfast in piety by maintaining peace and engaging in charitable causes. He stated, "The completion of the Ramadan fasting is a call to duty that ensures we sustain the good deeds that the noble month requires of us." Senate leaders, including Godswill Akpabio, Barau Jibrin, and Opeyemi Bamidele, also rallied Nigerians for unity, compassion, and security reforms. They called for a renewed commitment to the nation, emphasizing the importance of drawing from the noble lessons of Ramadan. The Senate leaders urged Nigerians to maintain peace and engage in charitable causes, while also pushing for security reforms to address the country's security challenges. Other prominent Nigerian leaders, including Peter Obi, Mohammed Yilwatda, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Samuel Mbah, also sent out wishes and greetings to the Muslim faithful, while emphasizing the need for peace, unity, and security in the country. In a statement, the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting. He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast in piety and to maintain peace and engage in charitable causes. The leaders' call for prayers, peace, and unity comes at a time when the country is grappling with security challenges and economic downturn. As Nigerians celebrate the end of Ramadan, they are also reminded of the importance of sustaining the good deeds of the noble month and working towards a more peaceful and united nation.