The Etsu Nupe and Chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has urged Muslims to intensify prayers during the holy month of Ramadan for the return of permanent peace in Nigeria.
According to him, prayer remains the most effective weapon against any form of challenges.
Abubakar, who is in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for lesser hajj, made the call in a telephone interview to congratulate Muslims on the commencement of fasting on Sunday.
The royal father said security challenges such as insurgency, banditry and kidnapping would be overcome through ceaseless and fervent prayers by the Muslim faithful in the holy month of Ramadan.
He explained that with sustained prayers the current security, socio-economic and other challenges facing the country can be solved through divine intervention.
Etsu Nupe explained that the ongoing Ramadan fast was the most auspicious period to offer prayers to Almighty God to provide sustainable solutions to problems plaguing the country.
He urged Muslims to use the holy month to pray fervently for peaceful coexistence, stability, progress of Nupe Kingdom, Niger state and Nigeria at large.
“Prayers during this holy month will help our leaders and the security agents to overcome all these devilish acts that are bedeviling our country,” he said.
The Etsu Nupe also urged Muslim faithful in the country to use the Ramadan to re-dedicate themselves to the service of Allah and reflect on His injunctions in dealing with the people.