Tinubu: I’ll continue to work, pray harder for Nigeria’s stability

President Bola Tinubu says he will continue to work hard and pray for the peace and stability of Nigeria.

Tinubu made the vow in an interview with journalists after the special Juma’ah prayer session for the nation and commemoration of his 73rd birthday at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday, March 28, 2025.

The president will turn 73rd on Saturday, March 29.

President Tinubu said the safety and welfare of citizens remain uppermost on his mind and prayer list.

He said: “I feel good. I feel happy. I thank the Almighty Allah, who has protected us and continues to answer our prayers.

“We also thank Allah for accepting our worship; that is key and very important to us.

“We have prayed for our country. We prayed for the stability and peace of the nation. We prayed that Almighty Allah will safeguard our people and all citizens,’ the President added.

Tinubu added that his watchword remains “hard work and hard prayers”, saying: “The word for all of us is hard work. You work harder, and you pray harder. That’s the inspiration I got from today’s sermon.

“We thank God Almighty that at this stage, we are still in it and working.”

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The Malami Ubandoma of Ilorin Emirate, Dr Abdulkadir Solagberu, and other clerics led the special prayers for Nigeria and Tinubu.

Solaberu assured the president of continual prayers for his good health, strength, and wisdom to steer the nation’s affairs.

The renowned Islamic cleric and scholar noted that prayers for Nigeria’s peace and stability would herald the citizens’ development and well-being.

The Imam of the National Mosque, Prof. Muhammad Adam, thanked the president and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, for catering to the poor and needy during Ramadan.

Adam urged Muslims to continue their prayers for Tinubu, the nation, and goodwill toward the poor after Ramadan.

“Mr. President, Allah is with you, and you will succeed,” he added.

The Jumat was attended by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, ministers, Service Chiefs, and some members of the president’s family.

The Star