The Special National Prayer for Nigeria, scheduled to hold from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., is intended to provide an opportunity for Muslims to collectively seek Allah’s guidance, protection, peace and blessings for the country and its citizenry.
In addition, the Council will hold its General Assembly the following day, Thursday, 1 October 2026, at the same venue, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Abbas Jimoh, Public Affairs Officer, NSCIA.
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making organ of the NSCIA and constitutes the largest gathering of the Council.
The Assembly, headed by His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, also comprises the Deputy President-General (North) and Shehu of Borno, HRH Alhaji Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, CFR; the Deputy President-General (South), Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, the Secretary-General, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, the Deputy Secretary-General, Prof. Salisu Shehu; Muslim public office holders, including Governors, members of the Legislature, Honourable Ministers, Heads of Government Agencies and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs); and representatives of the 36 State Councils for Islamic Affairs and the FCT.
There are also representatives of Islamic organisations, members of the General Purpose Committee (GPC) and the Expanded General Purpose Committee (EGPC) of the NSCIA, as well as prominent Muslim personalities from across Nigeria.
The NSCIA General Assembly also serves as a broad platform for consultation, reflection and consideration of issues affecting the Council, the Muslim Ummah and the Nation at large.
The NSCIA calls on all invited members, representatives and stakeholders from across the country to make adequate arrangements to participate in and contribute to the success of the two-day programme.
The NSCIA further urges Muslims across Nigeria to use the occasion to pray for continued peace, unity, security, good governance and sustainable development in the country.
The Council reiterates its commitment to promoting unity among Muslims, fostering peaceful coexistence and supporting efforts towards the stability and progress of Nigeria.
