Prominent Muslim clerics under the umbrella of the Nigerian Muslims Forum have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to convene a national prayer session involving religious leaders, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders across the country as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.
The call followed recent remarks by the Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, who emphasized the importance of divine intervention alongside ongoing military operations in tackling banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.
The Secretary-General of the Forum, Professor AbdulKadir Umar Na’amo, said while security agencies have continued to record successes against criminal elements, Nigerians must also seek the intervention of Almighty God to achieve lasting peace and stability.
He noted that the complexity of the nation’s security situation requires a combination of both physical and spiritual measures, stressing that prayer remains a powerful instrument capable of complementing government efforts in restoring peace across the country.
Professor Na’amo commended President Tinubu’s administration for its commitment to combating insecurity, saying notable progress had been recorded in several parts of the North-West and other regions through strengthened military operations, improved intelligence gathering, and enhanced support for security agencies.
