TRADOC NA Hosts Ramadan Iftar, Lenten Breaking of Fast to Foster Peaceful Coexistence
Minna (Core Reporters) Major General Kevin Aligbe, Commander of the Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), recently urged Christians and Muslims in the Barracks Community to promote interfaith harmony, peaceful coexistence, and shared values.
He made this call at the 2025 Ramadan Iftar and Lenten breaking of fast, which took place on March 20, 2025.
Aligbe emphasized the importance of collective prayers for the nation, its leaders, and the armed forces. He also acknowledged the efforts and sacrifices of troops deployed across Niger State and expressed gratitude to Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago for supporting security efforts.
The event, attended by various security agencies, military officers, and community members, aimed to foster unity and cooperation among citizens. It featured prayers, presentations, and group photographs, highlighting the importance of interfaith harmony and collective growth.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Director Examination TRADOC, Brigadier General Danjuma Dantani, stated that fasting in Islam or Christianity is a spiritual obedience to the Almighty God, strengthens faith, builds discipline and fosters compassion for those in need.
Brig Gen Dantani therefore called on the Muslim and Christian faithful at the event to let the occasion serve as a reminder that their diversity was a source of strength, and unity.
He also encouraged the participants to feel at home and enjoy the all important event. Brig Gen Dantani appreciated Commander TRADOC NA for providing the needed resources and the opportunity for bringing of both faiths together.
Governor Bago was represented at the event by the Commissioner for homeland security, Brigadier General Bello Mohammed (retired). The event was also attended by Heads and representatives of the security agencies in Niger State, retired senior military officers, barracks community, associates and friends of TRADOC NA.
Highpoint of the occasion were vote of thanks, prayers by the clergymen and presentation of token to the clergymen and group photographs.
