Prayer
Pray for: Nigerian Christian, Muslim Leaders Sign Peace Statement
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International Christian Concern (Persecution.org)·August 26, 2026
More than 50 Christian and Muslim leaders in Nigeria have signed an interfaith peace accord aimed at reducing religious tensions, rejecting hate speech, and strengthening cooperation between the country’s two largest religious communities. The agreement, signed in Abuja on Aug.
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God of Peace and Reconciliation, we lift up Nigeria as Christian and Muslim leaders have united to sign a peace accord. In a land often marked by division and conflict, let this agreement be a testament to Your ability to break down dividing walls and foster understanding. May this covenant of peace bear fruit in every community and dissolve the seeds of hatred. Reveal Jesus as the true Prince of Peace to leaders and followers of both faiths, and let Your Spirit bind them together in love and unity. Sustain these leaders with wisdom and courage to uphold peace, and let their example inspire others across the nation. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of all Nigerians. For the glory of Your name, we pray. Amen.
Anchored in
Ephesians 2:14
also: Philippians 4:7, John 14:27