COVID-19: LII, Royal Fathers, Religious Leaders Call for National Prayers on Monday

Matilda Omonaiye/

Concerned about the spread of the novel coronavirus that has killed thousands around the world, Legacy Initiative International has galvanised royal fathers and religious leaders to hold a National Day of Prayers on April 6.

According to a statement signed by the Grand Patron, Dr Kenny Martins, the prayers would be led by the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Mohammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Supo Ayokunle, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.

The statement says, “In the past three months, the Coronavirus otherwise known as COVID 19 has become a pandemic of monumental proportion and has killed thousands of people all over the world.

“We have been in consultations all week with our Religious Leaders in the country, including His Eminence Alhaji Mohammadu Sa’ad Abubakar Ill, Sultan of Sokoto, President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), and Leader of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), as well as Rev (Dr) Supo Ayokunle, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). We have also consulted with traditional Authorities, including His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and his colleagues from other parts of the country on the need to have a National Day of Prayers and each of the Leaders has given His support of the Prayers.

“In the light of the foregoing, we deem it right to help in the mobilization of all Nigerians, home and in Diaspora, irrespective of their Religious Beliefs and practise, to observe Monday 6^th April 2020 as a National Day of Prayers for people to pray and give Glory to God for His Mercy and continuous protection for the World, our Nation, Leaders, Families, Neighbours and means of livelihood in this very difficult and perilous times, and also to continue to maintain the recommended stay at home order and social distancing.

“All members of Legacy and all people of goodwill should as much as possible assist In the mobilization of Nigerians and lovers of Nigeria wherever they are for this very important Day of Prayers for Divine healing for all the sick anywhere in the world.”