Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani has urged Islamic clerics, media organisations and digital platforms to deploy the coming Ramadan as a force for peace, tolerance and national cohesion.
Sani, represented by the Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr. Mu’azu Meyare, spoke at the 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Meeting organised by Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), at its National Headquarters in Kaduna.
He stressed that Nigeria’s prevailing economic, security and social challenges have heightened the responsibility of religious leaders and the media to guide public discourse with wisdom, restraint and compassion.
The governor urged Ulamas to ensure that Tafsir sessions and other Ramadan enlightenment programmes consistently promote unity, peaceful co-existence, social justice and care for the vulnerable. He said that Ramadan, a sacred month of mercy, discipline and renewal, offers a unique platform to reinforce values of sadaqa, patriotism and prayers for the nation and its leaders, adding that sincere supplication during the holy month remains vital to national healing.
The governor further appealed to radio, television and social media platforms to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in the transmission of Tafsir and religious content. He cautioned against messages capable of inciting tension or division. He reminded participants that service to humanity remains one of the highest forms of worship in Islam.
Highlighting Kaduna State’s commitment to inclusive governance, the governor said the administration’s interfaith framework had helped sustain relative peace and understanding among people of different religious beliefs. He reaffirmed the government’s support for religious education and dialogue and pledged continued partnership with JNI and other faith-based institutions.
The meeting was chaired by His Highness, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn El-Kanemi, who led deliberations focused on responsible preaching, religious harmony and the preservation of peace during and beyond Ramadan.
The JNI Pre-Ramadan meeting drew eminent personalities from across the country, including traditional rulers, respected Islamic scholars and community leaders, underscoring the national significance of the forum in shaping religious discourse ahead of Ramadan.
