RCCG declares 30 day fast, Katsina hold prayer
Pastor Enoch Adebayo, the Worldwide General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has directed all members of the church to commence a 30 day fast and prayer for Nigeria.
The RCCG Assistant General Overseer, Admin and Personnel, Pastor Johnson Adesola, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to the statement, the programme tagged, “Fasting and Prayer for Nigeria”, will start from November 1.
“Marathon fasting will hold between November 1 and November 14 for those who prefer that; and prayer guide shall be forwarded soon.
“Where possible, brethren should be encouraged to come together for prayers while ensuring that all COVID-19 government regulations and safety precautions are put in place”, the statement read partly.
In the same vein, some residents of Katsina on Tuesday, organized a special prayer for security and peace in the state and in Nigeria.
The prayers were organized by a group called Save Katsina Group, during which Islamic and Christian clerics offered prayers.
Muslim clerics who offered prayers included Mallam Nura Yaradua, Imam Rabiu Lawal and Sheikh Ismail Alkashinawi, while their Christian counterparts were led by pastor Odulaja Samuel.
The SKG coordinator, Hamza Saulawa said, “As patriotic Nigerians, we cannot afford to be onlookers. Our group has condemned in strongest terms the violence of #EndSARS protests. We call on Federal Government to constitute a separate panel that will probe the alleged incident of shooting at Lekki.
“Let us use this opportunity to advice our youths that there are hundreds of ways of civil approaches instead of violence”.