“People should turn to God, repent, seek for forgiveness and divine intervention on the challenges,” he said.
He prayed for divine comfort for the victims’ families and reaffirmed CAN’s commitment to supporting security efforts.
“The prayer is scheduled to take place from Wednesday to Sunday in our various denominations and church services,” he said.
“I hereby appeal to Muslims to pray for the country’s challenges to be overcome.”
The CAN chairman made the call in his congratulatory message to the Muslim community on Sunday on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir.
He said that there was nowhere in the world where labour ever interrupted the national grid.
He said that the government had taken several measures to address current hardships.
“CAN remains resolute in its commitment to seeking justice and ensuring the safe return of the Chibok girls.”
Daniel Okoh, president of CAN, called on citizens to embody the spirit of Easter in their daily lives and practice sacrificial love toward one another.
Mr Makinde said Nigerians were witnessing a difficult period and that his administration had been doing much to alleviate the hardship.
