{
  "id": 9186595,
  "title": "NSCIA picks Sept 30 For National Prayer In Abuja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/nscia-picks-sept-30-for-national-prayer-in-abuja",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:02:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/nscia-picks-sept-30-for-national-prayer-in-abuja/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced plans for a national prayer in Abuja on September 30. This event aims to gather traditional rulers, political leaders, and Muslim public officials for a collective supplication to divine intervention for Nigeria. Key attendees include Muslim governors, National Assembly members, ministers, emirs, and representatives of various Islamic organizations. The prayer will occur at the Abuja National Mosque Complex, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, and will be presided over by the NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar. The NSCIA emphasizes that the gathering will focus on pressing issues such as peace, security, unity, good governance, and national progress. NSCIA Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, announced the program in a statement, urging both local participants and Muslims across Nigeria to plan their attendance. This prayer will precede the NSCIA's General Assembly, scheduled for October 1, which will feature a broader representation of Muslim leadership. The October 1 meeting will take place at the same venue and will include the Sultan, the Deputy President-General for the North, Alhaji Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, the Deputy President-General for the South, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, as well as the Secretary-General, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, and Deputy Secretary-General, Prof Salisu Shehu. The General Assembly will serve as a platform for consultation and deliberation on issues affecting the NSCIA, the Muslim Ummah, and the nation at large. The council has urged all participants to attend both events, inviting Muslims nationwide to utilize this opportunity to pray for their country.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has mobilised traditional rulers and political leaders for a special national prayer for Nigeria. The event is scheduled to hold in Abuja on September 30. Among those expected to participate in the gathering are Muslim governors, members of the National Assembly, ministers and other public officials. Others […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}