FERMA Managing Director Joins Muslim Colleagues for Iftar Amid Ramadan Reflections

FERMA Managing Director Joins Muslim Colleagues for Iftar Amid Ramadan Reflections

In a demonstration of interfaith solidarity, Dr. Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi, Managing Director of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), participated in an Iftar gathering with his Muslim colleagues. The event, marking the breaking of the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, underscored the values of reflection, sacrifice and prayer that are central to this period.

Dr. Agbasi, speaking on the occasion, noted that Ramadan provides a unique opportunity for spiritual renewal and self-discipline, drawing a parallel with the Christian observance of Lent. “As Christians mark Lent with devotion and penitence, our Muslim colleagues observe Ramadan with equal commitment to introspection and moral rejuvenation,” he stated. He expressed his hope that this season would serve as a catalyst for greater unity, peace and blessings throughout the nation a sentiment that resonated deeply with all present.

The Iftar gathering not only fostered a sense of communal solidarity but also reinforced the spirit of interfaith understanding within FERMA, highlighting the agency’s broader commitment to embracing Nigeria’s rich tapestry of cultural and religious diversity.