The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has mobilised Muslims and invited stakeholders for a special national prayer seeking peace, stability and progress in Nigeria.
The prayer is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Abuja National Mosque Complex from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
The event is being convened under the leadership of the President-General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The council said the gathering would provide an opportunity for Muslims to collectively seek Allah’s guidance, protection, peace and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the NSCIA Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh.
According to the council, Muslims across the country are expected to use the occasion to pray for continued peace, unity, security, good governance and sustainable development.
The initiative comes amid continuing national concerns over insecurity, economic pressures and other challenges confronting communities across the country. The NSCIA said the prayer was part of its broader commitment to promoting unity among Muslims, peaceful coexistence and efforts aimed at strengthening stability and progress in Nigeria.
The Sultan has also called on Nigerians to engage political leaders through democratic processes rather than insults. In remarks in Abuja, he urged citizens who are dissatisfied with the performance of political leaders to use their votes to effect change during the 2027 general elections.
The special prayer will precede the NSCIA General Assembly, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, at the same venue, beginning at 10am.
The council described the General Assembly as its highest decision-making organ and one of its largest gatherings, bringing together representatives of Islamic organisations, state councils and other prominent Muslim figures from across Nigeria.
The NSCIA has urged invited members, representatives and stakeholders from across the country to make adequate arrangements to participate in the two-day programme.
The council’s appeal comes as religious and community leaders continue to emphasise dialogue, peaceful coexistence and collective responsibility in addressing Nigeria’s social, economic and security challenges.
The September 30 prayer is therefore expected to bring together Muslims in a collective expression of faith and concern for the country’s future, with prayers focusing on peace, security, unity, good governance and national development.
