The Kebbi Government, on Saturday, organised an interfaith prayer session, seeking divine intervention over the prevailing security challenges facing the state and the nation at large.

Speaking at the event in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris noted that the state has enjoyed relative peace compared to many parts of the country.

He also emphasised the need for continuous prayer to sustain peace, unity, and harmony.

“No state can claim to be 100 per cent peaceful. The issue of security should not be politicised. Those saying that Kebbi or Nigeria is not peaceful, or that there is no cordial relationship between Muslims and Christians, are only spreading falsehood.

“We are here together, Muslims and Christians, praying for divine intervention to overcome insecurity in our land,” he added.

Mr Idris appreciated religious leaders and other participants for not only honouring the invitation but also participating actively in the event. The governor urged them to continue praying for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the state, even after leaving the venue.

The prayer session, organised by the state Ministry for Religious Affairs, brought together clerics from the two major religions drawn from the 21 LGAs.

The aim is to seek God’s mercy and intervention in addressing the lingering challenges of banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity confronting the nation.

Among those in attendance were budget minister Atiku Bagudu, the APC’s organising secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, former Kebbi chief judge, Justice Bala Mairiga, the chairman of the State Council of Ulama, Abubakar Riba, AbdurRahman Jega, chairman of the Preaching Board, Umar Malisa, and Abbas Jega.

Others were the vice-chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kebbi, Femi Orofin, alongside Mamman Kudan and Joshua Wuchmana, who joined in leading the intercessory prayers for lasting peace and stability.

(NAN)