The National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 – Forward Nigeria has called for three days of national prayers for Nigeria, expressing optimism that the country will overcome its challenges and achieve stronger economic recovery, peace and sustainable development.
In a statement on Sunday signed by its National Coordinating Chairman, Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, the Movement said the prayer initiative was aimed at strengthening hope, unity and faith in Nigeria as the country approaches its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026.
The Movement said Nigeria was at an important stage of its national development, with ongoing efforts to address insecurity, strengthen the economy, improve food and national security, create opportunities and expand social development.
It called on its members across the country and in the diaspora to pray for the success of the economic and social reforms being implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The Movement expressed support for the administration’s reform programme, urging Nigerians to remain confident in the process and support its continuation for another four years to consolidate and complete the economic and social reform agenda.
It said the prayers would focus on workers, farmers, fishermen, traders, transporters and other productive sectors, seeking safer farming communities, increased agricultural production, efficient food distribution and greater food availability.
On security, the Movement prayed for an end to kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes, as well as the safe return of Nigerians held captive by kidnappers.
It commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies for their sacrifices in protecting Nigerians, while praying for the families of personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
It also called for protection, wisdom and courage for serving security officers, while extending prayers to children, women, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, elderly citizens and other vulnerable Nigerians affected by insecurity and displacement.
The Movement called for sustained efforts to create a safer environment where children can attend school, families can live peacefully and citizens can pursue their livelihoods without fear.
On governance, it prayed for President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, governors, lawmakers, members of the judiciary, traditional rulers, public servants and other leaders at all levels, asking God to grant them wisdom and courage in advancing the country’s economic, security and development objectives.
The Movement also called for national unity, urging Nigerians to reject ethnic, religious, regional and political divisions and embrace peaceful coexistence.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, it appealed for responsible, patriotic and issues-based political engagement, urging political actors to avoid campaigns of calumny, incendiary rhetoric and other conduct capable of deepening national divisions.
It further prayed for a peaceful, orderly, credible and transparent electoral process, stressing that political competition should strengthen Nigeria’s democracy rather than become a source of acrimony, division and violence.
“Let these three days be a period of prayer, reflection, compassion, unity and hope,” the Movement said.
It urged Nigerians to remember victims of violence, families awaiting the return of abducted relatives, fallen security personnel and communities affected by insecurity.
The Movement said its vision remained a Nigeria where all citizens could live, work, travel, farm, learn, worship and raise their families in peace and prosperity.
Alkali urged members of the National Movement across the country to participate fully in the three-day prayers, stressing that Nigeria remained a common home whose future required collective commitment and defence.
He expressed hope that the country would continue to experience greater peace, economic recovery, prosperity, stability and democratic development.
