The federal ministry of agriculture and food security has announced a three-day programme of fasting and prayer aimed at seeking divine intervention for the country’s agricultural sector.
An internal circular dated June 11, seen by TheCable, and signed by Adedayo Modupe, director of human resource management, stated that the spiritual activity is meant to request God’s guidance in Nigeria’s pursuit of food security.
Modupe stated that all staff members are expected to participate in the fasting and prayer sessions.
“This is to invite all staff of the federal ministry of agriculture and food security to a solemn prayer session for God’s guidance and success in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve food security,” the circular reads.
The session is themed “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development”.
The circular noted that the prayer sessions will be held at Conference Hall ‘B’ of the FMAFS headquarters in Area 11, Garki, Abuja, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on each scheduled day.
Staff are expected to fast on Monday, June 16, and continue on June 23 and June 30.
