In what appears to be a spiritual response to Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) has declared a three-day fasting and prayer programme to seek divine intervention for the country’s agricultural sector.
This was contained in an internal circular dated 11th June 2025 and signed by Mrs Adedayo Modupe O., the Ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management.
The circular, which was addressed to all directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, value chain desk officers, and general staff of the ministry, invites them to a solemn prayer session.
“This is to invite all staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to a solemn prayer session for God’s guidance and success in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve food security,” the circular stated.
According to the memo, the prayer sessions will be held at Conference Hall “B” of the ministry’s headquarters, located at Area 11, Garki, Abuja. Each session is scheduled to last 30 minutes, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., on three consecutive Mondays — 16th, 23rd, and 30th June 2025.
The theme of the programme is: “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development.”
Staff members have been enjoined to attend the sessions while observing a fast. “Please kindly come fasting on Mondays, 16th, 23rd, and 30th June, 2025,” the memo read.
While it is uncommon for a federal ministry to officially endorse fasting and prayer as a policy action, this development underscores the gravity of the country’s food crisis, with the Tinubu administration facing increasing pressure to curb rising prices and ensure food availability across Nigeria.
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