‎Insecurity: PFN declares 3-day fast, prayers for Nigeria from May 22

By Chinelo Obogo

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared a three-day national fasting and prayer for the peace, healing, stability, and future of Nigeria from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026.

This decision was reached during a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the PFN held on Friday, May 8, 2026, following its concern over the current state of the nation and extensive prayerful deliberations on the role of the Church at this critical moment in Nigeria’s history.

The PFN said in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Sylvanus Ukafia, that it is concerned about the growing insecurity across the country, persistent violence and bloodshed, attacks on communities and places of worship, economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians, rising social tensions, and anxieties surrounding the nation’s political future and upcoming elections.

‎It said: “As a body deeply committed to the spiritual health, unity, peace, and progress of Nigeria, the Fellowship believes that this is a defining moment for the Church to rise in unity and intercession for the nation.The fasting and prayer exercise will coincide with the observance of Global Pentecost Day and is anchored on the divine instruction contained in 2 Chronicles 7:14, calling God’s people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wicked ways so that He may heal the land.

“The PFN is calling on all churches, pastors, Christian leaders, workers, youths, women, and believers across the nation to participate actively and prayerfully in this solemn spiritual exercise.The first two days, Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, are designated for fasting and prayer within homes, churches, and local assemblies across the country.

“On Sunday, May 24, 2026, which marks Global Pentecost Day, believers in every state are expected to gather at venues designated by PFN State Executives for a united national prayer assembly to conclude the exercise.

“We want divine intervention for Nigeria, restoration of peace and security across the land, an end to bloodshed, violence, terrorism, and criminality, economic recovery and relief for suffering citizens, wisdom, justice, and unity among leaders. We also want peaceful, credible, and violence-free elections, the emergence of God-fearing and patriotic leaders, greater unity, revival, and spiritual awakening within the Church and the nation.”

The PFN said it believes that Nigeria remains a nation of great destiny and immense possibilities, and that through sincere repentance, unity, righteousness, and prayer, God will grant healing, restoration, and national renewal.