The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared a three-day prayer and fasting nationwide, irrespective of church denomination.
Decision on the spiritual exercise which begins on Friday, May 22 and ends on Sunday, May 24, 2026, was reportedly reached during a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the PFN on Friday, May 8, where concerns were expressed over the current state of the nation.
A statement by the PFN national publicity secretary, Dr. Sylvanus Ukafia, stated that the fasting and prayer exercise would coincide with the Global Pentecost Day and is anchored on the divine instruction contained in 2 Chronicles 7:14, which calls on God’s people to humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wicked ways so that He may heal the land.
He stated, “The PFN is calling on all churches, pastors, Christian leaders, workers, youths, women, and believers across the nation to participate actively and prayerfully in this solemn spiritual exercise.”
He disclosed that the first two days, Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, are designated for fasting and prayer within homes, churches, and local assemblies across the country while on Sunday, May 24, 2026, which marks Global Pentecost Day, believers in every state are expected to gather at venues designated by PFN State Executives for a united national prayer assembly to conclude the exercise.
Issues to pray about, according to the statement, include: divine intervention for Nigeria, restoration of peace and security across the land, an end to bloodshed, violence, terrorism, and criminality, economic recovery and relief for suffering citizens, wisdom, justice, and unity among leader, peaceful, credible, and violence-free elections, emergence of God-fearing and patriotic leaders, greater unity, revival, and spiritual awakening within the Church and the nation.
Ukafia said it is the belief of the PFN that Nigeria remains a nation of great destiny and immense possibilities, and that through sincere repentance, unity, righteousness, and prayer, God will grant healing, restoration, and national renewal.
The Fellowship called on all Nigerians, especially the Christian community, to stand together at this crucial hour in faith, love, and patriotic commitment to the peace and future of our beloved country.
“We believe that as the Church unites in prayer, God will intervene in the affairs of our nation and grant Nigeria peace, healing, stability, and a new season of hope,” stated Ukafia.
While it deeply appreciates the support, cooperation, and leadership of pastors and Christian leaders across the nation, the PFN urged all stakeholders to mobilize their congregations and networks for full participation in the prayer and fasting sessions.