ACF felicitates Christians, prays for peace, security in Nigeria
by Ganiyu Mubarak · The Eagle OnlineThe Arewa Consultative Forum has felicitated Christians in Nigeria and across the world on the 2025 Christmas celebrations and wished Nigerians a happy and prosperous 2026 New Year.
In a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko Muhammad-Baba, the forum prayed for hitch-free celebrations and asked for God’s grace and mercy for Nigeria and its citizens.
The ACF stated that the Christmas season was coming at a time of severe economic, social and political challenges, with many families struggling for survival, particularly in the northern parts of the country.
It expressed concern that millions of individuals and communities were contending with harsh living conditions and urged Nigerians to remain hopeful.
The forum called on Nigerians, irrespective of faith or political affiliation, to continue to pray for the return of peace, prosperity and progress in the country.
The ACF also prayed for Nigerian leaders, both temporal and spiritual, to be endowed with wisdom, empathy, love, truth and honesty in their service to the nation.
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It further urged the security agencies to renew their resolve in combating terrorism, insecurity, criminality and all forms of social, economic and political destabilisation confronting the country.
The forum expressed optimism that 2026 would usher in a more resilient, united and hospitable Nigeria, where all citizens would benefit regardless of ethnicity, faith, political persuasion or social status.
“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” the forum added.
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