Nigeria@ 51: Sambo Prays For God's Favor For Nigeria



BY VINCENT IKUOMOLA, THE NATION ONLINE

The Vice-President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo, yesterday prayed for God’s intervention in Nigeria’s affairs.

He prayed to Almighty Allah to bestow His favour on Nigeria for peace and progress to continue to reign.

The vice-president for the country yesterday at the National Mosque, Abuja after the Jumma’at Prayer to commemorate Nigeria ’s 51st independence anniversary today.

Arc Sambo said: “We extend our sincere happiness to Almighty Allah that has made it possible for us to see this important day and to pray that He continues to grant favour to our country, Nigeria, for peace and progress.”

He further said: “We thank Almighty Allah for what He has granted us and we pray that we continue to be given the good health and the wisdom for the development and progress of Nigeria.”

Highlight of the Jumma’at service was the offering of a special prayer for the country by the Chief Imam of the mosque, Ustaz Musa Muhammad.

Those who participated in the prayers included former President Shehu Aliyu Shagari, Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Kawu Baraje, members of the federal executive council, security chiefs, top government functionaries, captains of industry and members of the diplomatic corps, among others.

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