The Global Director General of Asiwaju Distinguished Ambassadors Movement (ADAM) and President, Shelter of Grace Foundation, Aarebirin Hon. Princess (Dr) Folashade Olabanji- Oba, has extended warm greetings to Christians as they enter the Lenten season and the Muslim faithful on the holy month of Ramadan.
Dr Folashade Olabanji-Oba said, “My beloved and highly esteemed Christian and Muslim brethren,
This year 2026, we witnessed a profound and symbolic moment – the convergence of the sacred season of Lent and the holy month of Ramadan. This rare alignment is more than a coincidence of calendars; it is a divine reminder that beyond doctrine and tradition, we are united in reverence for God and in our shared longing for Love righteousness, peace, and renewal”.
“For our Christian faithful, Lent is a solemn journey of sacrifice, repentance, and spiritual rebirth – an invitation to draw closer to Christ through love, humility, and service. For our Muslim faithful, Ramadan is a sacred month of disciplined devotion, reflection, charity, and submission to the will of Almighty Allah – a period to purify the soul, strengthen faith, and embody compassion. Though expressed differently, both seasons call us to self-restraint, generosity, forgiveness, and a deeper commitment to living out our faith through our actions.”
“I urge us all to take advantage of this sacred opportunity to pray fervently for Nigeria and its leadership, for Lagos State, and for our dear Ikorodu Division. Let our fasting strengthen our unity, let our prayers inspire peace, and let our words and actions – during and beyond this season – reflect understanding, tolerance, and genuine love for one another.”
“May our father and our God Almighty in His infinite mercies accept our fasting and supplications. May He heal our beloved homeland, grant great wisdom to our leaders, prosper our communities, and bind us together in enduring peace and harmony. I also pray that we all emerge from this holy season spiritually renewed and steadfast in our commitment to unity and righteousness” Hon Dr Princess Folashade Olabanji-Oba concluded.