Tinubu Hosts Historic Interfaith Iftar at Aso Rock, Declares Nigeria’s Economy ‘Turning the Corner’

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted a high-profile interfaith Iftar at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, bringing together prominent traditional rulers and religious leaders as Muslims observe Ramadan and Christians mark Lent.

The gathering, held at the State House Banquet Hall, highlighted Nigeria’s religious diversity and unity, as leaders from across the country joined the President to break the Ramadan fast and reflect on national development.

Among those present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Yahaya Abubakar representing the Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria, as well as Stephen Baba-Panya, President of the Evangelical Church Winning All.

Addressing the gathering, President Tinubu praised the leaders for their roles in promoting peace, moral guidance, and stability across the country.

“I will continue to faithfully discharge the duty placed upon me by Nigerians,” the President said. “I can report back to you that the economy has turned a corner.”

Tinubu highlighted his administration’s ongoing reforms and investments across key sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, stressing that the goal is to build a stronger and more resilient economy for future generations.

He also described the simultaneous observance of Ramadan and Lent as a powerful reminder of shared spiritual values.

According to the President, the season offers Nigerians an opportunity to embrace compassion, sacrifice, and unity despite religious or ethnic differences.

Speaking on behalf of the Sultan of Sokoto, the Etsu Nupe noted that the rare overlap of the two religious observances serves as a symbolic call for national harmony.

He commended the Tinubu administration for engaging traditional institutions and acknowledged ongoing efforts by the government to address security challenges across the country.

The interfaith Iftar forms part of the President’s annual Ramadan engagement with stakeholders, which typically includes meetings with political leaders, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and religious figures.

The evening event featured shared meals and reflections, with participants emphasizing the importance of cooperation across faiths and regions in strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and development.

The gathering at the Presidential Villa reinforced a central message from the nation’s leadership: that Nigeria’s unity remains strong and that collaboration among its diverse communities will be crucial to sustaining economic recovery and national stability.