Pray for Food, Nigeria Government Tells Its Staff Amid Mockery

Pray for food, Nigeria government tells its staff amid mockery

The agriculture ministry calls on divine intervention to achieve food security, angering many.

Agric Ministry: Prayer Call Meant to Calm Staff' Fears

By Daniel Adaji The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has clarified that the recent prayer session invitation extended to all staff was not a policy directive linked to food security but an internal response to rising anxiety over the sudden deaths of top personnel. Recall that in a circular dated June 11, 2025, and signed by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs Adedayo Modupe, staff were invited to a series of fasting…

JUST IN: Tinubu's Minister Goes Spiritual, Declares 3-Day Fasting and Prayer Over Food Security - TheNGblog | Nigeria's Best News Blog

In a bold move to address Nigeria’s agricultural challenges, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced a three-day fasting and prayer programme, aimed at seeking divine intervention for the country’s food security efforts. The initiative comes as part of the ministry’s ongoing work to improve Nigeria’s agricultural sector and ensure food security for its citizens. The announcement was made in an internal circular dated …

Prayer Not Policy: Agric Ministry debunks claims over Food Security Strategy

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has clarified that a recent staff prayer session was a welfare initiative not a government policy for tackling Nigeria’s food security crisis. This clarification follows public backlash and media misinterpretation of an internal memo announcing a spiritual gathering themed “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development.” In a statement signed by Ezeaja Ikemefuna behalf o…

Nigeria Seeks Divine Intervention For Food Security, Declares 3-Day Fasting And Prayer

June 14, (THEWILL) – The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day nationwide prayer and fasting session to seek divine intervention for national protection and food security. According to an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, and signed by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., the prayer

FG Bows to Pressure, Withdraws Prayer and Fasting Directive for Food Security

FG Withdraws Prayer and Fasting Directive for Food Security Nigerians call for action, not spirituality, on food crisis. No reason given for cancellation of scheduled sessions. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has withdrawn its controversial directive calling for nationwide prayer and fasting sessions to support government efforts toward achieving food security. EDITOR’S […] The post FG Bows to Pressure, Withdraws Prayer and…