The National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 – Forward Nigeria – has initiated a call for three days of national prayers for Nigeria. This prayer initiative aims to strengthen hope, unity, and faith in Nigeria as the country approaches its 66th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2026. The Movement expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges and achieve stronger economic recovery, peace, and sustainable development.
According to a statement signed by the National Coordinating Chairman of the Movement, Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, Nigeria is at an important stage of its national development. The country is currently addressing insecurity, strengthening the economy, improving food and national security, creating opportunities, and expanding social development. The Movement 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's prayer initiative will focus on various sectors, including workers, farmers, fishermen, traders, transporters, and other productive sectors. They are seeking safer farming communities, increased agricultural production, efficient food distribution, and greater food availability. Additionally, 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.
The Movement 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. They also prayed for the families of personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty and called for protection, wisdom, and courage for serving security officers. Furthermore, the Movement extended prayers to children, women, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons, elderly citizens, and other vulnerable Nigerians affected by insecurity and displacement.
On governance, the Movement prayed for President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, governors, lawmakers, members of the judiciary, traditional rulers, public servants, and other leaders at all levels. They asked 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, the Movement appealed for responsible, patriotic, and issues-based political engagement. They urged political actors to avoid campaigns of calumny, incendiary rhetoric, and other conduct capable of deepening national divisions. The Movement 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.
The Movement's National Coordinating Chairman, Prof. Rufa’i Ahmed Alkali, urged members 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.
Key points
- The National Movement for Tinubu-Shettima 2027 calls for 3-day national prayer for Nigeria's challenges
- The Movement seeks prayers for economic recovery, peace, and sustainable development
- The initiative aims to strengthen hope, unity, and faith in Nigeria ahead of its 66th Independence Anniversary
