By Dapo Akinrefon

LAGOS — THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, yesterday, declared a Three-Day National Fasting and Prayer Exercise for the peace, healing, stability, and future of Nigeria.

It stated that the decision to hold the exercise, which will hold from May 22-24, 2026, was reached during a meeting of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the PFN.

The Christian body, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Sylvanus Ukafia, said the exercise was necessary following deep 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 statement reads: “The PFN notes with grave concern 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.

“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.”

Giving details on the programme, the PFN spokesperson said: “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.”

In addition, Ukafia said: “The PFN 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.

“The Fellowship therefore calls on all Nigerians, especially the Christian community, to stand together at this crucial hour in faith, love, and patriotic commitment to the peace and future of our beloved country.

“We believe that as the Church unites in prayer, God will intervene in the affairs of our nation and grant Nigeria peace, healing, stability, and a new season of hope.”