Minister of
Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya
Farouq, on Monday instructed the staff of her ministry to embark on solidarity
fast with the people of Borno state.
The directive was
contained in a statement by the Assistant Director of Information of the
Ministry, Rhoda Iliya.
The purpose of the
fast slated for Monday, Feb.23rd is to put an end to the attacks of Boko Haram
members in Borno and other parts of the North East.
The statement reads:
“The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social
Development, the Permanent Secretary, Directors and staff of the Ministry have
resolved to fast and embark on special supplications to the Almighty on Monday,
February 24, 2020, in solidarity with the government and people of Borno state.
“In a notice issued
to staff of the Ministry, the Minister urged all staff of the Ministry to
voluntarily fast on Monday and pray for a quick end to the carnage caused in
Borno State and other parts of the North East by the Boko Haram terror group.”
Recall the Boko
Haram insurgents recently attacked Auno in Maiduguri, Borno State leaving about
30 people dead.
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