Edo begins 14-day fasting, prayers for divine protection, direction

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has called on Christian faithful, religious leaders and residents of the state to participate in a 14-day fasting and prayer exercise for divine protection, direction and wisdom as the state enters the 2026 ember months.

The exercise, scheduled to hold from Sept. 1 to Sept. 14, will run daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Special Adviser to the Governor…