In many parts of Nigeria today, the reality of insecurity is no longer just about statistics or official reports, but about families quietly mourning loved ones, displaced communities trying to rebuild, and citizens who now plan daily life around fear.
That was the message from the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, as it concluded a three-day national fasting and prayer programme in Calabar, saying the country is slowly losing the comfort and confidence that people once had in their communities.
The message was contained in an address delivered on behalf of the National President of the PFN, Bishop Francis Oke, by the Cross River State Chairman of the fellowship, Apostle Trinity Ogar.
The fellowship said its prayers were not just symbolic but born out of the lived experiences of Nigerians who continue to face attacks, kidnappings, and violence in different parts of the country.
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The PFN pointed to repeated incidents in states such as Plateau, Benue, Taraba and Southern Kaduna, where entire communities have been forced to abandon homes and farmlands, leaving behind places that were once full of everyday life and activity.
It urged government authorities to match their assurances with stronger action on the ground, stressing that protecting lives remains the most basic responsibility of leadership.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria says its prayers will continue but insists that lasting peace will require urgent and sustained efforts that restore safety to communities and confidence in everyday life across the country.
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
