The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari as he extends his medical vacation.
The president was expected back in the country on Monday, February 6 but wrote a letter to the National Assembly informing them he would extend his leave.
There have been rumours that the president had passed away although this was refuted by his media aides.
NAN reports that Rev. Echioda Mathias who is the CAN chairman in Niger state urged Nigerians to pray for the president.
He said: “It is God, who made Buhari our leader, therefore, we should imbibe the habit of praying for his well-being.
“Let us pray he gets well completely and returns quickly to continue with the good work he has been doing; we believe God will heal him.”
He also called on Nigerians to help security operatives tackle the issue of insurgency by providing useful information.
Mathias extended his message to religious leaders asking them to support Buhari.
He said: “Nigerians should learn to live in harmony in spite of religious or ethnic differences; they should also be patriotic to move the country forward.
“Security is a collective responsibility; therefore, as individuals, we must contribute positively toward the development of the country and make it a better place.”