The governor made the announcement while addressing members of the Kibaku Area Development Association (KADA), Chibok, who were protesting the abduction of the girls in Maiduguri.
According to him, the fasting will take place between Monday and Wednesday, May 12 to May 14.
“We are calling on all Muslims and Christians to embark on a three-day fasting to seek God’s help toward rescuing our girls.
“All of us must fast because we worship the same God.’’
“There is no politics or religious issues in this matter because the abduction of the girls is something that should bother us all as parents, uncles and guardians.
Shettima expressed gratitude to the international community for the concerned shown over the abduction saga, especially the American first lady, Mrs Michelle Obama.
The governor, who expressed shock that some individuals were expressing doubt over the genuineness of the abduction, said “it is unthinkable for anyone to say such a story could be fabricated.’’
“We pray that our prayers will be answered and our girls returned safely back home.’’
Earlier, Mr Alabe Grema, the Spokesman of KADA, had urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps to free the abducted girls.
He said “my people have been facing psychological trauma following the abduction of the girls.’’
Grema also presented a letter to Shettima for onward delivery to President Goodluck Jonathan on the issue. (NAN) Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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shetima ur among d pple dat bring boko haram to nigeria.beside no body is missing
ReplyDeleteshetima for a long time now wat have u done to stop boko haram in ur state
ReplyDeletenoth want to spoil jona govt by all means.but God pass dem
ReplyDeleteWhich god are you calling on. Are you.not among bh sponsors.
ReplyDeleteOga U ar not sincere to nigerians God will judge u and all northern elders and past military leaders in Jesus Name.
ReplyDeleteSo Shekau is more a general than Emirs and all de past northern leaders ur deception will find u out where is IBORI today
ReplyDeleteI wonder what this so called shettima does with the security money given to him each month, his comfortable with the activities of bh sect. Shettima ur days are numbered, the lnternational communities have arrived for u nd ur colleaques.
ReplyDeleteLet's face it...Yes, they want to discredit Jonathan's government but thus that give Jonathan the right not to protect his citizens. He is nonchalant and his body seem to suggest he wants Nigeria to break. Is that a leader? In civilized countries, people in his position resign...why is he clinging to power. His government is a total failure...and please don't think I support APC or any other political parties. Jonathan has failures around him as advisers and it is unfortunate that he doesn't see himself has President of Nigeria but that of the minority. He has only recently sent troops to Liberia or so yet he cannot quell problems he has in his own house. What kind of a leader does that? What kind of a leader will say until he sees the pictures of the boys murdered in school or girls abducted from same he will not believe. It only shows that he sees all this has politics he will and must play. Stupido....
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Whre hv u been??? Incident dat happened close 2 a month its now u wanna declare a fast? Its Either u are dumb or incompetent infact u are a failure n a disgrace.
ReplyDeleteShetima knows wher d galz are.wicked man
ReplyDeleteThats true; wht are the northern leaders doing all along no fasts or prayers to end all the killing they were not bothered at all
Deletewhich god did you know , to fast with you a supporter off bh . the world knows very well about northern Nigeria from independent to date killing of innocent people has a record here in the north and you the governor never speak till now when the world is condemning the acts you also joint pls keep your crocodile's tears and wait to sheed them when the monster the north created get crush or it crushes the north then you may cry
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