Muslims, Christians Go Spiritual Over Shortage Of Rainfall In Borno

Both Muslim and Christian communities in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, reportedly embarked on a spiritual exercise on Friday over unsteady rainfall in the state.

It was gathered that the two religious groups gathered in thousand yesterday to offer prayers to God for peace and stable rainfall in the state.

Naija News learnt that while the Muslim faithful observed the prayer in their respective Mosques yesterday, the Christians from different denominations gathered at First Baptist Church, Maiduguri, for the prayers.

The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Garbai El-Kanemi, and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) officials are said to have encouraged the residents earlier on Thursday to pray for divine intervention over the shortage of rainfall.

The Shehu also reportedly directed all district and village heads across the state to mobilise their subjects to support the needy, orphans and the disabled as part of the prayers.

He advised all parents to counsel their wards to desist from immoral behaviours, misconduct, social vices and drug abuse.

He urged traders and business operators to fear Allah in conducting their lawful business.

While exhorting the congregation during the prayer session for Christians at the Baptist Church, the state Chairman of CAN, Most Rev John Bakeni, urged the faithful to seek God’s face and abide by His ways in their dealings for good tidings.

Also, the Bishop of Maiduguri Anglican Diocese, Rev Emmanuel Morris, prayed to God to grant the state peace and fruitful rainfall for a bumper harvest.

NEMA Names 14 States That May Experience Heavy Flood In 2023

Meanwhile, barely two weeks ago, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) unveiled at least fourteen (14) Nigerian states where heavy flooding may likely happen in the 2023 rainy season.

Naija News reports that the federal government agency saddled with the responsibility of disaster management noted in a statement made available to newsmen which stated that no fewer than 31 communities across the mentioned states may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding between July 4 – 8.

The statement signed by Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, Lagos Territorial Office, Ibrahim Farinloye, admonished relevant stakeholders within the states concerned to take precautionary measures to forestall the loss of lives and property.

Farinloye commended the Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of Environment Abuja for sharing the information.

He listed the states and communities that may be affected to include:

Plateau: Langtang, Shendam

Kano: Sumaila, Tudun Wada

Sokoto: Shagari, Goronyo, Silame

Delta: Okwe

Kaduna: Kachia

Akwa Ibom: Upenekang

Adamawa: Mubi, Demsa, Song, Mayo-belwa, Jimeta, Yola

Katsina: Katsina, Jibia, Kaita, Bindawa

Kebbi: Wara, Yelwa, Gwandu

Zamfara: Shinkafi, Gummi

Borno State: Briyel

Jigawa: Gwaram

Kwara: Jebba

Niger: Mashegu, Kontagora