The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on Nigerians to participate in a 40-day prayer and fasting programme to seek relief from the nation’s economic hardship and invoke divine intervention for prosperity.
PFN President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, and Deputy President, Archbishop John Daniel, announced this initiative during a press conference in Abuja on Friday. The programme is set to run from January 6, 2025, to February 14, 2025, concluding with a national prayer gathering in Abuja.
The fast will also lead up to the PFN’s 18th Biennial Conference scheduled for February 10-14, 2025, in Abuja under the theme “The Rebirth of a Great Nation: Nigeria is Great.” According to Bishop Oke, the PFN is mobilising Pentecostal churches, Christians, and willing Nigerians to join in prayer for the nation’s revival.
Oke explained that the conference will feature prominent speakers addressing critical national issues and offering insights into collective solutions for Nigeria’s challenges. He emphasised that overcoming the nation’s difficulties is a shared responsibility between leaders and citizens, urging unity and commitment to help Nigeria overcome its current struggles.
“In the Bible, when judgment was pronounced on Nineveh, the king and the people cried out for mercy, and God heard their prayers. We believe that the same God who delivered Nineveh is alive today and will hear our cry. This period of prayer and fasting is a key aspect of our biennial conference. We believe God will answer our prayers.
“Nigeria’s challenges are our collective responsibility—not just that of the leaders, but also the citizens. Together, through cooperation and commitment, we can bring Nigeria out of hardship. Our part is to pray, educate, and support efforts at every level,” he said.
Addressing the current situation in the country, the PFN president described it as “a painful process, like a mother about to deliver. But we believe that a new Nigeria will emerge.”
Also speaking, Deputy President, Daniel, said the PFN remained committed to Nigeria’s peace and progress, expressing optimism that Nigeria was on the path to greatness.
“No matter the challenges, Nigeria is on the brink of achieving greatness. We foresee a future where Nigeria becomes a model for the world. We believe that through prayer and fasting, God will heal our land.
“The Bible says that the prayer of faith can save the sick. Nigeria, like a sick nation, will be saved, and a future of prosperity, economic strength, and peace will follow. Kidnapping, banditry, and bloodshed will be in the past, and Nigeria will fulfil its destiny as a great nation,” he said.
