The National Solemn Assembly (NaSA) has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the President of the Senate, Goodwill Akpabio and other prominent Nigerians are expected to attend this year’s National Day of Solemn Prayer.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, said that the National Day of Prayer aims at fostering unity and common understanding among Nigerians, is scheduled for Friday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja.
The Clergyman explained that the National Solemn Assembly stands as a rallying point for Nigerians to express support for President Tinubu’s administration, embodying the national ethos of unity and common understanding as the nation faces various challenges.
“It’s an essential gathering for all Nigerians to pray and support for President Tinubu’s administration as it tackles various national issues, and to promote unity as outlined in the ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda”, Adegbite said.
He said that the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is also expected to be the mother of the day, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, will chair the occasion.
Pastor Williams Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, is tipped to be the keynote speaker.
Adegbite further revealed that Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of CAN, will be in attendance, as well as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Ooni of Ife, HRH Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Emir of Kano, HRH Aminu Ado Bayero, Tor Tiv, HRH Prof. James Ayatse, and Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Seyi Makinde, Babagana Zulum, Bassey Otu, and Dapo Abiodun.
The Chairman, National Solemn Assembly, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, who is also the President of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, emphasized the importance of the event.
He said, “This assembly is a three-hour non-stop praise, worship, and thanksgiving to God Almighty. We believe that if Nigeria emulates nations like the United States in setting aside a day for praise and thanksgiving, God will do even greater things for our nation.”
Barrister Comfort Chigbue, CAN’s National Director of Legal and Public Affairs, said “we are currently enjoying the benefits of good leadership, and we pray and release blessings for our nation, its people, and its leaders. Let us live in peace and love, and may we witness the greatness that lies ahead for all, including our children and mothers.”
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