Drawn from churches across Borno State and Maiduguri metropolis, Clerics and many Christians have on Monday started the special prayers and fasting at an interdenominational services  in the next 7 days  for Mr. President for God to heal him fast so as he returns to pilot the affairs of the country Similar prayers were offered by  Muslims  at 350 mosques in the state last Friday.

Recall that  CAN National body  on Friday last week  in a statement signed by Evangelist Kwamkur Samuel, Director Legal and Public Affairs enjoined all  Christian bodies, and indeed all God-fearing Nigerians to declare special praying time for Buhari and the nation.

On his part, Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State  had in the same spirit directed the state Ministry of Religious Affairs to write the CAN chairman requesting prayers for the President’s health  in appreciation of his commitment to the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency.

Borno State  CAN Chairman, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Founder and Overseer of Biblican Christian Church (BCC) Gomari Old Airport in Maiduguri led other clerics and Christian faithful, where they offered prayers at Bulumkutu Church of Brethren in Nigeria a.k.a Ekkliziyan Yan’uwa a Nigeria (E.Y.N) in Hausa,  one of the zonal prayer meeting points to some residents of Maiduguri Metropolis, while similar prayers were offered in another zone at Saint Timothy Catholic Church, Shagari Lowcost area, near 7 Division, Nigerian Army in Maiduguri.

Speaking with journalist after the service, Bishop Naga said that the fasting and prayers among all Christian denominations throughout the week, will be conducted at various designated churches in the state.

“I want to seize this opportunity to thank God for making it possible to be alive today. Today (Monday) is a special day for us, as we have dedicated it throughout the week to offer fasting/prayers for quick and safe return of our Dear President Muhammadu Buhari.

“This President and his team started very well in trying to position our country for the better. His commitment in the fight against Boko Haram in the north east, militancy in the Niger Delta Region has yielded positive results.

“The ongoing fight against corruption which is devoid of any sentiments, religious or political consideration is highly commendable.

“We are in trying moment, i want to implore all and sundry to continue to pray for this great country of ours. We don’t have any other country other than this. I also call on us to pray for the speedy recovery and good health of President Muhammadu Buhari, for him join us back home soon. As human being, President could be subject to health challenges or fell sick sometimes, and Buhari is not exceptional. I urge us to pray for Buhari, the unity and peace of this great country; to pray for understanding,” Bishop Naga said.

In the same vein, prayers against economic recession, the menace of Boko haram terrorists attacking soft targets, Fulani Herdsman/Farmers clash among other issues were offered during the session for unity and progress of the nation.