The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a ministry-wide prayer and fasting exercise, seeking divine intervention for national protection and enhanced food security.
According to an internal circular dated June 11, 2025, and signed by Director of Human Resource Management of the Ministry, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, value chain desk officers and staff of the ministry were expected in attendance.
The initiative was themed “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development.
Modupe said the prayer session was aimed at invoking God’s guidance and support for the government’s efforts to ensure stable and sustainable food systems across the country.
The prayer session is scheduled to be held at ministry’s headquarters in Abuja thrice on Monday, June 16, 23, and 30, 2025.
The memo asked staff members to attend the sessions in a fasting state in preparation for spiritual appeal in tackling escalating agricultural and food security challenges.
“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.
“Please kindly come fasting on Mondays 16th, 23rd and 30th June, 2025,” the memo emphasised.
