Dubai-based Aisha Buhari returns to Nigeria, calls for prayers for peace [Photos]

Dubai-based Aisha Buhari, has silently made her return to Nigeria and stepped out Tuesday night to host wives of service chiefs and other top government functionaries to a Ramadan breaking of the fast at the State House, Abuja.

She called on Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan period to intensify prayers for lasting peace and security in Nigeria.

Aisha said the Almighty God has provided Nigerians with another opportunity to re-dedicate themselves in fasting and prayers to ensure peace and development of the country.

The first lady also urged Nigerians to extend good virtues of sharing, love, support, forgiveness and sacrifice for the betterment of mankind and Nigeria.

Aisha, while expressing her gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to witness the 2022 Ramadan, expressed optimism that the period would provide the country with abundance of peace and tranquillity.

Ramadan fast is one of the five pillars of Islam which provides an opportunity for Muslim ummah to intensify prayers in humility and the fear of God.

The fasting period is also to extend good virtues of sharing, forgiveness, love, peace and sacrifices for the betterment of mankind and the society.

The dignitaries who attended the event included wives of ministers and other Nigerian women.

According to NAN, the women expressed their appreciation to the first lady for her commitment to the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria.