As the 2026 Ramadan and Lent fasting commence, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and Christians in the state and all over the country.

The governor urged them to use the blessed period to make deeper commitment in serving God and making impact on humanity.

Governor Makinde pointed out that God Almighty was using the coincidence in the two fasting seasons to, again, teach adherents of both religions the need for love, unity and religious harmony and that the lesson must not be lost throughout the period.

Governor Makinde, who lauded the Muslims and Christians in Oyo State for always living together in harmony and working hand in hand to ensure that the state continues to make progress by supporting his government since 2019, tasked them to use the 2026 Ramadan and Lent fasting periods to further make supplication to God for the state and Nigeria as well as for the leaders.

He promised that his administration will continue to serve them and put their interests first.

As the 2026 Ramadan and Lent fasting commence, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has felicitated the Muslim Ummah and Christians in the state and all over the country.

The governor urged them to use the blessed period to make deeper commitment in serving God and making impact on humanity.

Governor Makinde pointed out that God Almighty was using the coincidence in the two fasting seasons to, again, teach adherents of both religions the need for love, unity and religious harmony and that the lesson must not be lost throughout the period.

Governor Makinde, who lauded the Muslims and Christians in Oyo State for always living together in harmony and working hand in hand to ensure that the state continues to make progress by supporting his government since 2019, tasked them to use the 2026 Ramadan and Lent fasting periods to further make supplication to God for the state and Nigeria as well as for the leaders.

He promised that his administration will continue to serve them and put their interests first.