First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu will lead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges.
The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security crises under the theme ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’
Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum (NPF), announced the event in Abuja, emphasising the need for unity in overcoming Nigeria’s difficulties.
According to Afolorunikan, this interfaith gathering is a communal response, with the goal of instilling resilience in residents and pushing leaders to find long-term solutions for the country’s stability.
The sessions will last a week, with Muslims gathering at the National Mosque to recite the Qur’an, resulting in 2,191 recitations dedicated to national peace.
Concurrently, Christians will meet at the National Ecumenical Centre, with prayer warriors from all denominations focusing on Nigeria’s present challenges.
As part of the preparations, NPF leaders have met with the National Mosque, the Christian Association of Nigeria, and significant traditional figures such as the Sultan of Sokoto to assure widespread participation and support.
Organisers anticipate that the prayer sessions will instill a renewed sense of purpose and stability as Nigeria approaches 2025.
Afolorunikan explained, “Unity is crucial for finding lasting solutions. By the end of this prayer session, we believe that with God’s wisdom, our leaders and citizens will find the strength to confront our common enemies.
“The prayer sessions will take place at significant venues: Muslims will gather at the National Mosque in Abuja for seven days, during which 313 individuals will recite the Qur’an, culminating in the recitation of the Holy Text 2,191 times for national stability.
“Christians will meet at the National Ecumenical Centre for a week of intense prayer, with prayer warriors from various denominations focusing their efforts on the nation’s adversities.
“Extensive outreach had been conducted, including meetings with leaders from the National Mosque, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and traditional leaders such as the Sultan of Sokoto.”
