Ramadan, Lent: 90 convicted minor offenders freed in Kaduna

IDIBIA GABRIEL, KADUNA

Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Kaduna State, across Nigeria and around the world on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging citizens to embrace reflection, compassion and peaceful coexistence.

In a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the Governor prayed that Almighty Allah grants Muslims strength, serenity and abundant blessings as they observe the fast, describing Ramadan as a sacred pillar of faith that refines the soul and elevates the spirit.

The Governor noted that beyond abstinence from food and drink, the holy month is a “school of character and a sanctuary for the heart,” calling on believers to deepen devotion, practice charity and strengthen bonds of brotherhood.

The statement further disclosed that, as part of activities marking the sacred season — alongside the Christian observance of Lent — Governor Uba Sani approved the payment of fines and settlement of compensation for over ninety convicts sentenced for minor offences across the state.

According to the statement, the intervention is intended to provide relief to deserving inmates, promote reconciliation and offer renewed purpose and second chances in line with the moral values symbolized by both holy seasons.

The Governor urged beneficiaries to embrace peace, seek forgiveness where necessary and commit to lives of integrity, obedience to the rule of law and service to God and society.

He also encouraged residents to extend kindness to the vulnerable by sharing meals and resources, stressing that the season should reaffirm the dignity of every person and the shared humanity that binds society together. He appealed to citizens of all faiths to continue praying for the peace and harmony being nurtured across the state, emphasizing that Kaduna’s diversity remains its strength and that the people share a common destiny.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to consolidating peace, revitalizing the economy and promoting sustainable prosperity, noting that the gesture also supports rehabilitation, social reintegration and communal harmony across Kaduna State.