Nigerian government organized a special Juma’at prayer as part of activities to mark the 2022 Democracy Day celebration.
While leading the prayer in Abuja Nigeria’s capital, the Chief Imam of the national mosque, Dr Ibrahim Muqari, called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the peace and security of the country.
He further prayed for peace, end of banditry, insurgency, and sustainable development of the country in all facets of human endeavor.
The Cleric advised Nigerians irrespective of their political affiliations to intensify prayers for the nation’s democracy to thrive.
The cleric also stressed the need for public office holders to uphold justice and fairness while governing their followers.
While noting that, Nigeria had experience a series of conflicts which caused many people lives and properties advised the citizens to pray for the country as 2023 General election is approaching to avoid any conflict that could put the country into war.
He urged the government to invest more on education and strengthen skills acquisition for the youths to be independent even after graduation.
Earlier the former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, called on Nigerians to continue to support the government in its effort to transform the country.
He said, though the country was facing some challenges there would be light at the end of the tunnel.
Senator Shettima further explained that the government would continue to build on the progress recorded so far by the present administration and appealed to Nigerian to always exercise patience and pray for the leaders.
Some of the dignitaries who witness the special Juma’at prayer include, the Nigerian Ruling Party, 2023 general election presidential candidate, Alhaji Ahmed Bola Tinibu, Heads of security agencies, politicians, members of the national assembly, traditional Leaders amongst others.
A Lecture titled ” Democracy, Governance in a Multi Religious Society” was also delivered by the Director Research and Training, Da’wah Institute, Ustaz Muhammad Nurudeen Lemu, in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
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