Ahead of the 2026 holy month of Ramadan amid the high cost of foodstuffs, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life In...
Ahead of the 2026 holy month of Ramadan amid the high cost of foodstuffs, the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor Dr Yohanna Buru, has expressed readiness to mobilise over 1,000 Christian and Muslim volunteers to visit markets across Northern Nigeria and appeal to traders not to hike the prices of commodities, as Muslims prepare for the 30 days of fasting and prayers.
Pastor Dr Yohanna Buru made the statement when he led a team of Christian pastors and reverends to Barnawa Market in Kaduna South on Friday, January 23, 2026, where he met with the market chairman and union leaders.
During the visit, he appealed to traders to cut- down the prices of foodstuffs to enable Muslims buy food at affordable rates throughout Ramadan.
“We came to beg you to please cut -down the prices of foodstuffs as the holy month of Ramadan is about to set in.
This will enable Muslims to participate fully in the fasting,” he said.
He explained that the team of Christian clerics deemed it necessary to interact with marketers on the need to reduce prices of goods and services so that Muslims can afford foodstuffs during the holy month.
Pastor Buru said that in less than three weeks, Muslims around the world would begin the 30 days of fasting and prayers, hence the need to appeal to marketers not to take advantage of the holy month by creating artificial scarcity or hoarding food items.
According to him, the campaign would assist in encouraging some marketers to reduce the prices of commodities, enabling fasting Muslims to buy food at affordable rates.
He added that every year ahead of Ramadan, he usually embarks on similar campaigns by visiting markets in Kaduna and other parts of Northern Nigeria to appeal to traders to reduce prices of foodstuffs and other commodities.
“This year’s 2026 campaign started at Barnawa Market and will spread to markets across the North with the aim of appealing to marketers to cut down prices to enable Muslims participate fully in the 30 days of Ramadan,” he said.
Pastor Buru disclosed that over 1,000 Muslim and Christian scholars have been mobilised across the 19 Northern states to embark on continuous advocacy and appeal to market unions to reduce prices for the sake of the holy month.
He said the team would continue to visit markets across the North so that Muslims can afford foodstuffs as the Ramadan fasting begins, stressing that the advocacy has become necessary due to rising food prices.
He noted that every year before Ramadan, Muslim and Christian clerics usually meet with marketers to discuss the importance of the holy month and caution them against price hikes or artificial scarcity.
Pastor Buru said this marks his 15th market outreach ahead of Ramadan in Kaduna and other Northern Nigerian markets, stressing the need for affordable food access for Muslims.
The clerics are expected to visit Sheikh Gumi Central Market, Railway Market, and Barnawa Market, among others in kaduna
“We want Muslims to buy foodstuffs and fruits at affordable prices throughout the 30 days while breaking their fast.
God will be angry with any trader who doubles the price of goods to take advantage of the holy season,” he warned.
He also called for prayers for peace and stability in the country.
Speaking separately, Reverend Titus Ishaya Joshua said the team appealed to Kaduna marketers to show mercy by reducing food prices, noting that such acts would attract blessings.
Similarly, Reverend Immanuel John said the visit was in solidarity with Muslims preparing for Ramadan, urging traders not to exploit the holy month through price increases.
Responding, the Chairman of Barnawa Market, Mallam Abdullahi Suleman, expressed happiness over the visit and assured that market leaders would engage traders to do the needful.
“There are great rewards from God for any marketer who reduces the prices of foodstuffs during the holy month of Ramadan,” he said.
He said they are going to talk to marketers to do the needful
Also speaking, the Youth Leader of the market, Mallam Gambo Abdullahi, said he was impressed by the visit and called on Muslims and Christians to continue praying for peace and unity in the country.
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