The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced plans to hold a special national prayer for the peace, stability, and progress of Nigeria. The prayer, convened under the leadership of the President-General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, will take place on September 30, 2026, at the Abuja National Mosque Complex. The event will run from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
According to a statement issued by the Council’s Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, the prayer aims to provide an opportunity for Muslims to collectively seek Allah’s guidance, protection, peace, and blessings for the country and its citizenry. The NSCIA also announced that its General Assembly will be held at the same venue on October 1, 2026, starting at 10 am. The assembly is described as the highest decision-making organ of the NSCIA and the largest gathering of the Council.
The General Assembly will comprise prominent Muslim personalities, including the Sultan of Sokoto, the Deputy President-General (North) and Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, and the Deputy President-General (South), Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo. Other participants will include Muslim public office holders, representatives of the 36 State Councils for Islamic Affairs, and members of Islamic organisations. The assembly serves as a platform for consultation, reflection, and consideration of issues affecting the Council, the Muslim Ummah, and the nation.
The NSCIA has called on invited members, representatives, and stakeholders to make adequate arrangements to participate in and contribute to the success of the two-day programme. Muslims across Nigeria are urged to use the occasion to pray for continued peace, unity, security, good governance, and sustainable development in the country. The council reiterated its commitment to promoting unity among Muslims, fostering peaceful coexistence, and supporting efforts towards stability and progress in Nigeria.
The General Assembly will also feature representatives of Islamic organisations, members of the General Purpose Committee, and the Expanded General Purpose Committee of the NSCIA. Prominent Muslim personalities from across Nigeria are expected to participate in the event. According to the statement, the assembly will provide a broad platform for consultation, reflection, and consideration of issues affecting the Council and the nation.
The NSCIA’s national prayer and General Assembly are significant events that bring together Muslims from across Nigeria. The council’s efforts to promote unity and peaceful coexistence are crucial in the country’s quest for stability and progress. The events are expected to attract a large turnout of Muslim leaders and faithful.
The NSCIA has a long history of promoting Islamic values and fostering peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The council’s initiatives have contributed significantly to the country’s stability and progress. The national prayer and General Assembly are expected to further strengthen the council’s efforts in promoting unity and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and Nigerians at large.
Key points
- The NSCIA will hold a national prayer for peace, stability, and progress in Nigeria on September 30, 2026.
- The General Assembly will take place on October 1, 2026, and will feature prominent Muslim personalities from across Nigeria.
- The NSCIA reiterated its commitment to promoting unity among Muslims, fostering peaceful coexistence, and supporting efforts towards stability and progress in Nigeria.
