BY ABDULKADIR M. LAWAN, NOVEMBER 22, 2025 | 03:20 PM
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on residents to observe a voluntary fast on Monday, to seek Allah's divine intervention and guidance amidst the state's security challenges.
In a statewide broadcast on Saturday, the governor urged citizens to remain calm, steadfast, and united.
He emphasized that collective prayer and fasting can strengthen communal faith and bring relief to the state.
Gov. Zulum explained that the fast aims to unite citizens in prayer, seeking divine intervention to ease difficulties facing Borno State and the country at large.
The governor reassured the public of his administration's commitment to stability, security, and welfare, stressing the importance of calmness and patience.
He also encouraged religious and community leaders to support the initiative, highlighting the US historical impact of collective supplication in Borno.
Gov. Zulum pledged his administration's support to farmers, promising to provide necessary resources to boost production.
This call comes as Borno State and some part of the country faces security challenges, including Boko Haram attacks, banditry among others.