By Ado Hassan, Sokoto
A special prayer session for the continued health of President Muhammadu Buhari is today Friday to be held at Juma’at mosques across Sokoto state.
The special prayer organised by the State government in conjunction with the Sultanate Council according to a statement Thursday night by Malam Imam Imam, spokesman on Media and Public Affairs to Governor Tambuwal said while Tambuwal will attend a meeting of Governors with the President in Abuja, the state Deputy Governor Ahmed Aliyu, top Government functionaries will join Sultanate Council officials at a prayer to be held at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Sokoto.
Similarly, all Imams have been directed to lead prayers in their localities for continued good health of the President.
“In the same vein, Sokoto pilgrims have been informed of the need to use the occasion of the last ten days of the Dhul Hajj in the Islamic calendar, which are holy days, to intensify prayers for the good health of the President and peace and stability of the nation.
“The government equally urged all individuals to privately pray for our beloved leader after his return to the country from medical vacation,” the statement added