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BREAKING: FG Suspends 3-day Prayer For Food Security Amid Controversy

Critics argued that the Ministry should prioritise concrete policy interventions, such as revamping agricultural infrastructure, supporting farmers with subsidies, and improving distribution systems.

by NewsOnline Nigeria
June 14, 2025
in Economy And Business, Headline
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Food Security Amid Controversy

FG has suspended 3-day prayer for food security amid controversy.

 

In response to the criticism regarding its proposed prayer sessions aimed at achieving food security in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has retracted its previous directive for prayer and fasting sessions intended ‘for God’s guidance and success in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve food security.’

 

An internal circular that was leaked, dated June 11 and signed by the Ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., had called upon senior staff members, including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain desk officers, to engage in a series of weekly spiritual gatherings at the ministry’s headquarters located in Abuja.

 

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The prayer initiative, referred to as “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development”,was planned to take place on June 16, 23, and 30, respectively. The memo indicated that all staff members were expected to fast and participate in these sessions.

 

This is to invite all staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food to a solemn prayer session for God’s guidance and supporting the Government’s effort to achieve food security,” the circular had read.

 

However, in a follow-up communication, the same director announced that the spiritual exercise had been postponed until further notice.

 

No official reason was provided, however, for the reversal.

 

The latest announcement came after a flurry of backlash from the netizens, with many questioning the appropriateness of turning to spiritual solutions at a time when millions of Nigerians were grappling with rising food prices and widespread hunger.

 

Critics argued that the Ministry should prioritise concrete policy interventions, such as revamping agricultural infrastructure, supporting farmers with subsidies, and improving distribution systems.

 

“This is not the time for optics or rituals. Nigerians need food security plans, not prayer schedules,” said one social media commentator, reflecting a sentiment widely shared across platforms.

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