The governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, has declared Monday, November 24, as a day of fasting and prayer for peace and prosperity in the state and across Nigeria.
The governor made the declaration in a statewide broadcast delivered today November 22.
In his address, the governor described himself as “not just your governor but a fellow citizen with a profound sense of patriotism” and urged unity in sustaining peace.
“For the past 15 years, Borno State has been in the global spotlight owing to the Boko Haram insurgency. This affected every segment of our society, displacing millions of people and disrupting livelihoods,” he said.
Governor Zulum commended the resilience of the Borno people and their support for security agencies.
“By the will of God, we were able to overcome those harrowing days of insurgency by uniting as one, settling aside differences of ethnicity, religion and sectionalism. We rallied behind our armed forces and other security agencies to confront the common enemy, whose aim was to destabilise our state, the Northeast and the nation as a whole,” he added.
The governor called on all residents, regardless of faith, to participate in the day of fasting and prayer.
“I hereby declare Monday, 24th November 2025, as a statewide day of fasting and prayer for the restoration of peace in Borno State and the country in general. On this day, I call upon every resident of Borno State, regardless of faith, to join in prayer for the past lasting peace and prosperity of our beloved state and Nigeria. Consequently, let us therefore devote ourselves to constant prayers, seeking Almighty God’s mercy”he said