The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, has called on Ghanaians to reflect deeply on the values of peace, unity, commitment, and national development as the country commemorates National Prayer Day 2025.
Speaking at a gathering in Bolgatanga, Mr. Akamugri emphasized the importance of taking stock of Ghana’s journey, its current challenges, and the nation’s future aspirations. He said the day should serve as a moment of spiritual renewal and national reflection.
The 2025 National Prayer Day, celebrated under the theme “Reflect, Reset, and Renewal for National Prosperity,” is part of the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day Initiative—an interfaith event that brings together Ghanaians from all religious backgrounds to give thanks for the nation’s blessings, pray for peace and unity, and seek divine guidance for national progress.
According to the Upper East Regional Minister, the initiative is not just ceremonial but a powerful reminder to reset minds, realign priorities, and renew commitments to peace, unity, and a shared responsibility toward national development.
“As a people, we need to reset our minds, priorities, and rekindle our commitment to national unity, peace, and shared responsibility and service. Let us be guided that development is not only about infrastructure and policies, but also about the spiritual and moral fabric of the people. This calls for the resetting of our collective national conscience as a country,” Mr. Akamugri stated.
A wide range of religious groups, including Traditionalists, Catholics, Charismatics, Pentecostals, Ahmadiyya Muslims, and others, are participating in the National Prayer Day activities across the Upper East Region and beyond. Their unified presence underscores the importance of interfaith dialogue, national cohesion, and community-based action.
The Regional Minister also called on residents of the Upper East Region and Ghanaians at large to embrace peace, dialogue, and collective action in pursuit of a more just and prosperous society. He stressed that while infrastructure and policy reforms are essential, they must be complemented by a strong moral and spiritual foundation to withstand national challenges such as economic hardship, communal conflict, and climate change.
“Let us remember that the strength of our nation lies not only in what we build, but in who we are and how we treat one another,” he added.
The National Prayer Day in Ghana continues to gain significance as a unifying platform that inspires hope, spiritual introspection, and a renewed sense of national purpose.
Source: A1RadioOnline.com | 101.1MHz | David Azure | Bolgatanga
