Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 25 people in multiple explosions that struck Maiduguri on Monday evening.
Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in a statement said Shettima spoke yesterday at the close of the Annual Ramadan Tafsir at the State House Mosque in Abuja.
He condemned the attacks and stressed that all major religions uphold the sanctity of human life.
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Shettima, who is expected to visit Maiduguri, offered prayers for the victims and their families, while denouncing the continued violence.
“No religion permits the killing of innocent people,” he said. “Whatever is driving them, may Allah guide them to the right path or remove them from the face of the earth.”
He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country and for the administration of Bola Tinubu, asking for wisdom, courage, sincerity and fairness in tackling the nation’s challenges.
Drawing on the lessons of Ramadan, Shettima reminded those in authority that power is temporary and comes with accountability.
He noted that no position is absolute, adding that before God, status holds no advantage.
He stressed that true leadership goes beyond policies, resting instead on conscience, discipline and a deep sense of responsibility.
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According to him, what ultimately endures is not ambition, but character and how leaders handle the trust placed in them.
As Ramadan winds down, he urged Muslims to carry forward the values of the holy month—mercy, self-restraint and service—into everyday life.
He cautioned against returning to negative habits, stressing that faith should reflect in daily conduct at home, at work and in public life.
He also called for more thoughtful speech and a stronger sense of responsibility, particularly among those in positions of influence.
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Shettima commended the Chief Imam of the State House Mosque, Sheikh Abdulwaheed Suleiman Abubakar, for his guidance throughout the Tafsir.
Earlier, the cleric had led prayers for lasting peace in Nigeria and urged leaders at all levels to carry out their duties with the fear of God to promote national development.
