Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has called on religious leaders to sustain prayers for the Nation to surmount all the challenges confronting it.
Governor Umaru Bago stated this at a Special prayer session held in his honour at the Hauwa Wali Multi-Purpose Hall, Government House, Minna.
The Governor who commended the organizers for the session, affirmed that prayers most valuable birthday gift he cheerised, especially at 50 years of his existence.
He said he will continue to be thankful and grateful to Allah for all His favours and good health.
Governor Umaru Bago used the medium to remind people of the need to live an impactful life, in order to leave an indelible mark while out of the earth.
The Director General, Religious Affairs, Mallam Umar Farooq Abdullahi led other Islamic Scholars in a Special prayer session for continued guidance and wisdom from Allah to the Governor.
A series of prayers were also offered for the State in particular and the Country at large, as well as recitation of the Holy Quran by Students from various Islamic Schools
A copy of the Holy Qur’an and sword which symbolises strength and leadership were presented to the Governor by a renowned Islamic Scholar from Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi’s Foundation.
The Governor was joined by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba and some members of the State Executive Council.
The wife of the Governor and First Lady of the State, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Bago and her entourage also attended the Special Prayer Session.
