
Both Muslim and Christian communities in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, reportedly embarked on a spiritual exercise on Friday over unsteady rainfall in the state.
It was gathered that the two religious groups gathered in thousand yesterday to offer prayers to God for peace and stable rainfall in the state.
Gists9ja learnt that while the Muslim faithful observed the prayer in their respective Mosques yesterday, the Christians from different denominations gathered at First Baptist Church, Maiduguri, for the prayers.
The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Garbai El-Kanemi, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) officials are said to have encouraged the residents earlier on Thursday to pray for divine intervention over the shortage of rainfall.
The Shehu also reportedly directed all district and village heads across the state to mobilise their subjects to support the needy, orphans and the disabled as part of the prayers.
He advised all parents to counsel their wards to desist from immoral behaviours, misconduct, social vices and drug abuse.
He urged traders and business operators to fear Allah in conducting their lawful business.
While exhorting the congregation during the prayer session for Christians at the Baptist Church, the state Chairman of CAN, Most Rev John Bakeni, urged the faithful to seek God’s face and abide by His ways in their dealings for good tidings.
Also, the Bishop of Maiduguri Anglican Diocese, Rev Emmanuel Morris, prayed to God to grant the state peace and fruitful rainfall for a bumper harvest.