Nigeria’s Defence Minister has sparked widespread reactions after calling for unity and prayer in response to ongoing security challenges in the country.
Speaking on the issue, the minister said Nigerians should not engage in blame but instead focus on collective prayers against terrorism.
He stated: “This is the time for us to pray together, it’s a not a time to blame anybody, it’s a time for unity, the terrorist just want to put fear in us.”
The comment quickly circulated on social media, where it triggered strong reactions from Nigerians expressing concern over the country’s security situation.
Reacting, @AJmiracle202 wrote: “You people coming out of that place intact is a miracle, the people are good to you”
@beautifulTosin said: “We will pray and also act No more waiting for the govt”
@chrisoliver_T questioned the statement directly: “Prayer Dey stop insurgence? What’s really wrong with these people”
@EOsmond_Hart added: “Are this people mad or what, when has prayers combated terrorist? Instead of them to do their job they are still feeding us the lies of deceit they used to feed us yrs ago.”
@thisisnosaa wrote: “Before they gave birth to him,our ancestors prayed fire yet,nothing changed,we don’t need prayers,we need action !!!”
@preety_sasha8 reacted more bluntly: “Na lie na u we suppose blame nor push the blame who even make defense this man defense minister sef ?😭”
