The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, MUHAMMAD SA’AD ABUBAKAR has confirmed the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.

In a post shared by the National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria, the Sultan called on Muslims across the country to commence fasting today.

Following the declaration, governors across the country called on the Muslim faithful to use the period to pray for the unity and peace of the country.

The first to lead the charge was the Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum and Governor of Gombe State, INUWA YAHAYA, who called for unity and urged the Federal Government to provide adequate security for lives and properties during the season.

On his part, the Oyo State Governor, ‘SEYI MAKINDE called for increased prayers for the country amid the economic hardship facing the people, noting that though leaders have been doing everything to turn the situation around, prayers are of greater essence at this time.

Also speaking, the Edo State Governor, GODWIN OBASEKI, has called on the Muslim faithful to foster good neighbourliness and kindness during the Ramadan season.

The Rivers State governor, SIM FUBARA urged Muslims to use the period to pray against the spread of insecurity in the country.