Nigeria’s challenges can be solved through prayer – Etsu Nupe

The Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, has urged Muslims across the country to deepen their connection with God.

He made this statement at his Wadata Palace in Bida on Thursday during the closing of the 2025 (1446 AH) Ramadan Tafsir at the Usman Zaki Central Mosque.

The Etsu Nupe emphasized that the solutions to Nigeria’s challenges can be found through earnest prayers.

He expressed that there is nothing that cannot be resolved through sincere devotion and piety, pointing out that the Ramadan period is a time when Allah is especially inclined to accept prayers and offer divine solutions to the many problems facing the nation.

He stressed the importance of fearing Allah, stating that it is essential for Muslims to meet their needs and enjoy their blessings on earth.

Additionally, the Etsu Nupe encouraged Muslims to continue practicing the noble lessons learned during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

“We should always remember and value God in whatever we do at all times. Sustaining this connection with God is essential for solving Nigeria’s formidable challenges,” he remarked.

Abubakar urged the Muslim community in the country to continue practicing the virtues learned during Ramadan even after the month has ended.

“We must maintain the God-fearing acts we exhibited during the fasting period. Muslims should strive to uphold the good deeds they practiced during Ramadan and avoid the wrongful actions they abstained from during this holy time,” he added.

These noble virtues include patience, piety, philanthropy, and love for one another, as well as abstaining from adultery, cheating, stealing, alcoholism, and drug abuse.

“Fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink; it also serves as a time to emulate the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” he said.

He called on affluent Muslims to support the less privileged with food and other basic necessities.

The traditional ruler urged the faithful to use the remaining days of Ramadan to pray fervently for national peace and progress.

Furthermore, the Etsu Nupe encouraged Muslims to foster tolerance and unity within the community, emphasizing that the two major religions in the country preach peace, unity, and love for one another.

“We must always strive to uphold these values,” he said, highlighting that without peace and unity, socio-economic development will remain elusive.

Abubakar also called on leaders at all levels to govern the people with the fear of God, reminding the ummah that they will all be accountable for their deeds on the Day of Reckoning.

In addition, the Chief Imam of Bida, Sheikh Adamu Liman-Yakatun, urged Muslims to cultivate a fear of God and to refrain from accumulating unnecessary wealth, reminding them that everyone will be held accountable for how they acquire every kobo before Almighty Allah on the Day of Resurrection.

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