This, he said, is necessary for God to intercede and salvage the nation from its present woes.

Yusuf explained that the prayer session was to remind Imams, to preach messages of peace, unity and truthfulness and remind citizens of the significance of security in the society.

He said, “As humans, our technology has failed. Our efforts as individuals have failed. We live in a country with a security architecture, but it has failed.

“The country is facing serious problems of economic crisis, ethno religious violence, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violence, but we have the Almighty who is willing to answer our prayers and change our condition.

“With prayers, Allah will guide our security personnel to do what is needed and help leaders tore the right path and make good decisions.

“The lessons from Prophet Muhammad (SAW) have to do with unity, peace, security and other virtues.

“We are using this session to urge Imams to make weekly congregational prayers for peace and unity mandatory. With this commitment, we hope Allah will answer your prayers,” Yusuf added.