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Islamic affairs council schedules national prayer for Nigeria

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 18:24 UTC
Islamic affairs council schedules national prayer for Nigeria
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs says it will organise a special national prayer focused on peace and stability in Nigeria on September 30, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Abuja, according to information published by Punch Nigeria.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) is to hold a special national prayer for Nigeria’s peace and stability on September 30, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place in Abuja, according to Punch Nigeria. The council’s announcement identifies peace and stability as the focus of the gathering.

No further details about the venue, participants, programme or expected attendance were provided in the supplied report. The prayer will be held as a national religious event convened by the NSCIA. The available information does not specify whether other religious organisations, government representatives or members of the public have been invited.

Punch Nigeria reported the planned date and location but did not provide additional information about the reasons for the prayer or any statements from council officials.

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