Federal Ministry Of Agriculture And Food Security Suspends Prayer Initiative Amid Public Outcry

Federal Ministry Of Agriculture And Food Security Suspends Prayer Initiative Amid Public Outcry

In a surprising turn of events, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has decided to suspend its scheduled prayer and fasting sessions aimed at seeking divine intervention to combat hunger in the nation.

This decision comes just days after a leaked internal circular, dated June 11, 2025, instructed all ministry staff—including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and value chain desk officers—to assemble for weekly spiritual gatherings at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

The circular, signed by the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Adedayo Modupe O., invited staff to engage in a fasting and prayer campaign titled “Divine Intervention for Protection and National Development,” planned for June 16, 23, and 30. It emphasized the need for divine guidance in supporting the government’s efforts to achieve food security, stating, “This is to invite all staff of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food to a solemn prayer session for God’s guidance and supporting the Government’s effort to achieve food security.”

However, in a recent follow-up memo, the same director announced that the initiative would be postponed “until further notice,” without providing any explanations for the abrupt change.

This reversal has been prompted by mounting public criticism and media inquiries regarding the ministry’s spiritual approach to addressing the food crisis, with many questioning the appropriateness of such measures in light of escalating hunger and inflation.