Nigeria is coming together in prayer to address the country’s numerous challenges, including economic crisis, corruption, and security issues. First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu are leading the national prayer session, “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs,” which brings together Christian and Muslim leaders to seek divine5 intervention ¹.
Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, Director General of the National Prayer Forum, emphasizes unity as crucial in overcoming Nigeria’s crises. The interfaith gathering aims to foster resilience among citizens and inspire leaders to find lasting solutions for the nation’s stability. Over the course of a week, Muslims will recite the Qur’an 2,191 times at the National Mosque, while Christians will gather at the National Ecumenical Centre for intense prayer.
The prayer sessions aim to inspire a renewed sense of purpose and stability as Nigeria moves towards 2025. Afolorunikan stresses that unity is vital for finding lasting solutions, believing that with God’s wisdom, leaders and citizens will find the strength to confront their common enemies ¹. Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including economic crisis, corruption, terrorism, unemployment, and infrastructure issues ¹. This collective prayer effort seeks to promote unity and inspire action towards a better future.
