FG Makes U-turn, Suspends Prayer Sessions To Tackle Hunger
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has made a U-turn by suspending its planned prayer and fasting sessions aimed at seeking divine intervention to end hunger in the country.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that a leaked internal circular, dated June 11, 2025, had directed all staff—including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain desk officers—to gather for weekly spiritual sessions at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
The circular, which was signed by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., urged staff to fast and participate in a prayer initiative tagged “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development,” slated for June 16, 23, and 30.
“This is to invite all staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food to a solemn prayer session for God’s guidance and supporting the Government’s effort to achieve food security,” the circular stated.
However, condemnation has trailed the directive, with many questioning the ministry for proposing a spiritual response to the food crisis.
However, in a follow-up memo, the same director announced a postponement of the exercise “until further notice,” without providing any reasons.
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