Nigeria: Borno gov declares Monday fasting, prayer day over insurgency

Nigeria: Borno gov declares Monday fasting, prayer day over insurgency

Africa Links 24 with Ishola Michael
Published on 2025-05-18 10:57:48

Due to the persistent insecurity in Borno State, Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum has decided to seek divine intervention by declaring Monday, May 19th, as a day of voluntary fasting and prayer across the state.

The governor made this announcement in a statewide broadcast on Saturday in Maiduguri, the state capital.

He emphasised that this initiative aims to seek divine assistance and strengthen the public’s resolve in the face of ongoing security threats affecting the state.

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