Hardship: PFN declares 40 days prayer, fasting for Nigeria

By Abubakar Yunusa

The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared 40 days of prayer and fasting to address the hardship facing the country.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, PFN President Bishop Francis Wale Oke expressed faith that God will lead Nigeria out of its current challenges and into prosperity.
The announcement came as Bishop Oke shared details about the upcoming 18th biennial PFN conference, scheduled to take place in Abuja from February 10 to 14, 2025.
The theme for the conference is “The Rebirth of a Great Nation: Nigeria is Great.”

Oke explained that, in preparation for the conference, PFN has declared 40 days of prayer and fasting for Nigeria, beginning from January 6 and culminating on February 14, 2025.
“We are mobilizing all Pentecostal churches, believers in Christ, charismatic churches, and everyone who loves God to cry out to Him on behalf of our nation,” he said.
“In the Bible, when judgment was pronounced on Nineveh, the king and people cried out for mercy, and God heard their prayers. We believe that the same God who delivered Nineveh is alive today and will hear our cry.”

The 40-day prayer and fasting period will end on February 14, with a national gathering in Abuja, where Pentecostal leaders will join together to pray for mercy upon the nation, its government at all levels, and every Nigerian.

“This period of prayer and fasting is a key aspect of our biennial conference,” Oke added. “We believe God will answer our prayers.”

Speaking about the upcoming conference, Oke noted, “On February 10, we will launch the PFN gathering, where prominent Nigerians from diverse backgrounds will address the nation and our leaders, offering guidance on how we can collectively overcome these challenges.”

He emphasized that the nation’s issues require collective effort: “Nigeria’s challenges are our collective responsibility—not just that of the leaders, but also the citizens. Together, through cooperation and commitment, we can bring Nigeria out of hardship. Our part is to pray, educate, and support efforts at every level.”