State Governor Mai Mala Buni appealed to Nigerians to pray for the nation, President Bola Tinubu and all public officials, urging that collective supplications bring lasting peace. The appeal was made during a gathering with chief Imams from Jummat mosques across Yobe State. According to a statement from Mamman Mohammed, Director of General Press and Media Affairs to the governor, the first phase of the inter‑faith meeting drew more than 800 chief Imams representing Friday Jummat congregations.
Buni told the clerics that Nigeria faces both internal and external threats that can only be countered through prayer and unity. He warned that without peace, meaningful development remains unattainable, and stressed the need for citizens to rally behind their leaders to safeguard the country. The governor recalled the devastating period of the Boko Haram insurgency, noting the high death toll, the displacement of millions and widespread destruction of property, and cautioned that the nation cannot afford a repeat of such turmoil.
The meeting, organized for both Muslim and Christian religious leaders, concluded with a call for ongoing spiritual support for the government's peace agenda. Buni indicated that further sessions would be scheduled to maintain dialogue between faith leaders and state officials, aiming to reinforce the message of national cohesion.
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