First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead 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 issues, 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, emphasizing the importance of unity in overcoming Nigeria’s crises.
According to Afolorunikan, this interfaith gathering signifies a collective response, with hopes of fostering resilience among citizens and inspiring leaders to find lasting solutions for the nation’s stability. The prayer sessions will take place over a week, with Muslims congregating at the National Mosque, where 313 participants will recite the Qur’an, totaling 2,191 recitations dedicated to national peace.
Concurrently, Christians will gather at the National Ecumenical Centre, with prayer warriors from various denominations focusing on Nigeria’s ongoing adversities. As part of the preparations, NPF leaders have engaged with the National Mosque, the Christian Association of Nigeria, and key traditional figures, including the Sultan of Sokoto, to ensure broad participation and support.
Organizers hope the prayer sessions will inspire a renewed sense of purpose and stability as Nigeria moves towards 2025.
