Hilaquz-Zikr Association of Nigeria organizes National Prayer Session in Sokoto to bolster unity, security 

From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto

The Hilaquz-Zikr Association of Nigeria at the weekend in Sokoto rounded up its National Zikir and Prayers for sustainable peace in Nigeria.

Our Correspondent reports that the historic event, which drew participants from across Nigeria, began on May 2nd and ended on Saturday at the Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto.

Addressing the mammoth gathering, the Guest Speaker,  Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, who is also the Commissioner, Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS) in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said the aim was also to enhance unity among the faithful and the generality of Nigerians.

Prof. Abubakar Yagawal delivered a lecture titled: ” In Summary, What is Zikir and Who Can be Defined As Zakir’.

According to the renowned Islamic scholar, the members of the association from across Nigeria converged on Sokoto with a view to contributing to making Nigeria more spiritually-inclined, so as to have divine solutions to most of the extant challenges facing the country.

The don appealed to the members to adhere strictly to the invaluable and commendable vision and mission of the founding adherents and leaders of the association.

He further said that there is the urgent need for more patience and fervent prayers for the country and the citizens.

Prof. Yagawal admonished the members to strive more to acquire all forms of education at all levels for them to be productive and contribute meaningfully to national development.

He stressed the need to elect credible leaders at all levels with a view to providing the desired  needs of Nigerians and move the nation closer to Almighty Allah.

In a keynote address, Dr Aminu Abdullahi Sokoto Sufi, the National Education Secretary of the association, disclosed that the mega-event was for the spiritual rejuvenation of the participants as well as take the country closer to God.