The Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Senate President, Prince Ben Akinola has admonished both Christian and Muslim faithful to reflect the purpose of Lent and Ramadan in their individual lives.
The SLA gave the admonition on Sunday, while sending his greetings to the congregants of both religions in his home town, Ilawe-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ekiti South West Local Government of Ekiti State.
Trying to shed light on why they should take good advantage of this season to pray for Ekiti State and Nigeria as a country, Hon. Akinola noted that Lent is the time of preparation and penance leading to Easter, and that Ramadan is the time of heightened spirituality and purification regardless of the differences.
However, he explained that both give an opportunity for individuals to deepen their spiritual connection with God and therefore encouraged them to draw closer to their faith and pray for the betterment of the land.