Muslim Clerics Call For National Prayer To End Security Challenges



The Nigerian Muslims Forum has commended the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, for his recent remarks emphasizing the need for divine intervention through prayers to complement ongoing efforts to address the country's security challenges.


The Forum also urged President Bola Tinubu to consider convening a National prayer sessions involving Christian and Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders across the six geopolitical zones.


This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the forum's Secretary-General, Prof. AbdulKadir Umar Na'amo.

He noted that while military operations and other security measures remain important, Nigerians must also seek for God's intervention.

The Forum also urged President Bola Tinubu to consider convening a National prayer sessions involving Christian and Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders across the six geopolitical zones.

The Forum described Matawalle's call for divine intervention as timely, courageous, and encouraging, saying it reflects the belief shared by millions of Nigerians that faith remains an important pillar in overcoming national challenges.

"Nigerians must also seek the intervention of Almighty God to overcome the persistent threats posed by banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.

The Forum expressed optimism that with sustained military operations, improved community cooperation, effective governance, and national prayers, Nigeria would eventually overcome its security challenges and achieve lasting peace.

According to him, the complexity of Nigeria's security challenges requires a combination of both physical and spiritual approaches, stressing that prayer remains a powerful tool capable of bringing lasting peace and stability to the nation.

Professor Na'amo praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to tackling insecurity.

He noted that significant progress has been recorded in several parts of the North-West and other regions since the administration came into office.

"The President inherited enormous security challenges but has demonstrated determination by strengthening military operations, improving intelligence gathering, and providing increased support to security agencies.

"The achievements recorded in restoring relative peace in many communities, particularly in parts of the North-West, are commendable when compared to the difficult situation inherited from previous administrations," he noted 

The Forum therefore urged President Tinubu to consider convening a National Prayer Session involving Christian and Muslim clerics, traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders across the six geopolitical zones.

He urged citizens regardless of religious affiliation to pray for the nation, support security agencies with credible intelligence, and promote unity and peaceful coexistence.

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