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Calls for national prayer in Nigeria

Overview

Various Nigerian organizations have called for national prayer sessions to address the country’s stability and development.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) scheduled a national prayer session for September 30, 2026, at the Abuja National Mosque Complex, led by the Sultan of Sokoto. This event is to be followed by a General Assembly of the council to consult on issues affecting the nation.

Concurrently, the National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 has called for three days of prayer focused on economic recovery, food security, and national security. The movement specifically requested prayers to end kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism while supporting ongoing economic and social reforms.

Entities

Bola Ahmed Tinubu · National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 · Abuja National Mosque Complex · Nigeria · Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    National Movement calls for three days of prayer for Nigeria

    The National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 has called for three days of national prayers to support Nigeria's economic reforms, food security, and efforts to combat insecurity.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs schedules national prayer

    The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs will hold a national prayer for peace and stability on September 30, 2026, in Abuja, followed by its General Assembly the next day.

Sources

blueprint.ng · dailytrust.com · gwg.ng · insidebusiness.ng · newtelegraphng.com · punchng.com · tgnews.com.ng · tribuneonlineng.com