MFM suspends vigils, limits services to 8pm nationwide

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has issued a directive to all its branches across Nigeria to suspend vigils and overnight meetings, and to conclude all services by 8:00 PM. This decision comes in response to escalating security concerns throughout the country.

The internal memo, dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the Director of Administration, Temitope A. Olawale, emphasizes that the measures are precautionary and intended to safeguard members. The directive mandates that all services, meetings, and other church activities must end by 8:00 PM. Where vigils are deemed necessary, they are to be converted into evening prayer programs, also concluding by the specified time.

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Where necessary, vigils may be converted to evening prayer programmes and must be concluded on or before 8:00 p.m.

This move by the MFM reflects a broader trend of growing unease over insecurity in Nigeria, which includes banditry, kidnapping, and attacks on communities. The church leadership stressed that these are mandatory measures for all levels of the ministry, aiming to mitigate risks associated with the current security situation.

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These measures are purely precautionary and are intended to safeguard the lives and well-being of our members in the face of the current security situation in the country.