The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has announced a three-day national fasting and prayer exercise from Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, in response to the country’s escalating security challenges, violence, and economic difficulties.
According to a statement signed by the organization’s National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the initiative aims to seek divine intervention amid rising insecurity, killings across the nation, attacks on the Church by insurgents, and widespread economic hardship. The programme, themed “The Consuming Fire,” calls on believers to unite in humility and prayer for national healing.
The fasting exercise will follow a structured schedule across the country. On Friday, May 22, Christians are expected to fast and pray individually within their respective churches.
Participants will converge on Saturday, May 23, at PFN local government headquarters for coordinated prayers. The programme will culminate on Sunday, May 24, with gatherings at PFN State headquarters or other locations designated by state executives.
PFN outlined several key prayer points for the exercise, focusing on pressing national needs. These include supplications for peace and unity to prevail in Nigeria, protection for all citizens, an end to bloodshed and violence, and relief from ongoing economic challenges. The fellowship also prayed for the spiritual growth and strengthening of the Church in the country during this critical period.
Bishop Francis Wale Oke emphasized the importance of collective participation, describing the fasting and prayer as vital for Nigeria’s future. In the statement, he urged all believers to actively engage in the spiritual exercise, noting that unity in prayer is essential at this time of national distress. The PFN leader expressed confidence that God would heal the land as Nigerians humble themselves before Him.
The declaration comes as many Nigerians continue to grapple with various forms of hardship, making the PFN’s call a significant spiritual response from one of the country’s largest Christian bodies. Church leaders and members nationwide are expected to mobilize for the three-day programme, with hopes that the collective prayers will usher in lasting peace, security, and economic recovery for the nation.
