BREAKING: Nigerian Govt Declares Public Holiday For ‘Fasting And Prayer’ Over Rising Terrorists Attacks
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has declared Monday as a “day of fasting and prayer” for peace and prosperity in the state and across Nigeria.
The announcement was made in a televised address by the governor on Saturday.
The governor’s call comes amid a spike in attacks targeting schools and religious institutions across northern Nigeria.
In Kwara State, schools were closed in four local governments after a church attack left at least two worshippers dead and others abducted.
Governor Zulum said, “My dear Citizens of Borno State, I address you today not just as your Governor, but as a fellow citizen, with a profound sense of patriotism and with every confidence, who shares in your anxieties, hopes, and desire for a peaceful and prosperous Borno, that the future of our dear state is brighter than ever.
“For the past 15 years, Borno State has been in the global spotlight owing to the Boko Haram insurgency. This conflict has affected every segment of our society, displacing millions of people across all 27 local government areas, and dislocating the socio-economic activities and livelihoods of our people.
“We were able to overcome those harrowing days of insurgency by uniting as one, setting aside differences of ethnicity, religion, and sectionalism. We rallied behind our armed forces and other security agencies to confront the common enemy, whose aim was to destabilise our state, the North-East, and the nation as a whole.
“The relative peace attained in the state has contributed to a promising harvest for this year’s farming season. Farmers have been able to cultivate their crops that is expected to sustain them for the next one to two years.
“The Borno State government remains committed to supporting farmers with inputs and agro-chemicals. The continued support is to ensure year-round farming, in order to achieve food sufficiency across the state.
“Despite the recent sporadic attacks Borno State has witnessed reasonable degree of stability. However, the unfolding situation in the state, the Nation and indeed the globe is a matter of great concern to us…
“As a people of faith, we believe our security strategies must be underpinned by prayer. I, hereby declare Monday, 24th November, 2025, as a Statewide Day of Fasting and Prayer for the restoration of peace in Borno State and the country.
“On this day, I call upon every resident of Borno, regardless of faith, to join in prayer for the lasting peace and prosperity of our beloved state and Nigeria.
“Consequently, let us therefore devote ourselves to constant prayers, seeking Almighty God’s mercy.”
Naija News House had reported that in Kebbi State, 25 girls were kidnapped from a boarding school in Maga, and a vice-principal was killed.
Meanwhile, in Niger State, at least 303 children and 12 teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri in a mass kidnapping.
