Lagos, February 18, 2026 – The Ranking Member of the House of Representatives representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, OON, has called on Nigerians to sustain peace, unity, and harmony as Muslims commence Ramadan and Christians observe the Lenten season.
Marking the beginning of these significant religious periods—Ramadan for Muslims and Ash Wednesday for Christians—Rt. Hon. Faleke urged citizens to embrace the spiritual essence of sacrifice, love, self-discipline, and compassion that both observances promote.
The lawmaker, who also chairs the House Committee on Finance, encouraged his constituents and Nigerians nationwide to leverage this period for fostering tolerance, mutual respect, and national cohesion.
He further called on all citizens to pray for the peace, stability, and progress of the nation, as well as for the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Rt. Hon. Faleke reaffirmed his dedication to promoting interfaith harmony, emphasizing that Nigeria’s strength is rooted in its diversity and shared aspirations.
