From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu
Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other leaders and security operatives for divine guidance and improved security across the country.
In a press statement by Mamman Mohammed DG press and media affairs to the Governor said, Buni made the call in Damaturu when the leadership of the Shiek Usman Dahiru Bauchi foundation, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House.
He explained that prayers comes with divine guidance for leaders to deliver good governance to improve the lives of the people while, negative prayers for leaders begets poor leadership and poor service delivery.
“It therefore becomes important for us to pray to almighty Allah to guide the President, Governors and all those in position of leadership to succeed with improved security and for peace to reign in Nigeria” Buni said.
The Governor also urged the people to pray for the security forces “here in Yobe state, we have seen the efficacy of prayers in the fight against insurgency, we should tberefore continue praying for the country.
“We should not relent in praying for the president all leaders, and the security forces for us to succeed” he said.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the foundation, Shiek lbrahim Dahiru Bauchi, said the foundation was in the state for the Maulud anniversary of Shiek Ahmadu Tijjani.
“We have representatives from Morocco, Algeria, other countries and states across the country who are here to pray for the nation.
“We appreciate Yobe state for supporting this programme, we will pray for Yobe and other States, our leaders and, peace in Nigeria” Shiek Ibrahim assured.