The International Praise Day (IPD) 2026 will hold on Saturday, September 26, with Nigerians and friends of Nigeria across the world expected to unite in a peaceful expression of love, hope and thanksgiving for the country.

The organisers said Nigerians in the diaspora, community groups, faith communities, families and youth organisations were invited to participate in the event.

According to them, the invitation is open to all Nigerians, irrespective of religious affiliation, denomination, ethnic background, political belief or geographical location.

In a statement, the organisers said participants in different time zones would gather from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for songs, music, cultural expressions, reflection, thanksgiving, prayers and other peaceful activities promoting national unity and hope.
“The central message of International Praise Day is simple: we have prayed. Now let us praise,” the organisers said.

They said the event would also provide an opportunity to draw attention to some of Nigeria’s pressing challenges, including corruption, kidnapping, killings, rape and 3, insecurity, economic hardship, poverty, division and injustice.

Participants would also express their hopes and aspirations for peace, security, economic recovery, justice, national unity, responsible leadership, good governance and a better future for Nigerians.

The organisers stressed that International Praise Day is neither a political rally nor affiliated with any particular religion, denomination, political party or organisation.
“It is a nonpartisan and inclusive call for Nigerians to come together across their differences and demonstrate that unity, peace and love for Nigeria are values shared by all,” they said.

They urged participants and groups to respect the laws, customs, safety requirements and religious diversity of their respective communities.

The organisers said the event was not intended as a confrontation or protest, but as an expression of unity, hope and positivity for Nigeria.

The initiative will extend beyond Nigeria, with Nigerians and friends of the country expected to participate across parts of Africa, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and other regions.

Arowolo’s vision
The initiative is associated with Dr. Arowolo, who was born in Kano in 1956 and is originally from Ayere in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

A trained architect, Arowolo is also an author and teacher whose writings explore worship, Christian spirituality, leadership, human purpose, transformation, and African history and identity.

At 70, he undertook a road mission from California to New York City to praise God for the positive changes he anticipates for Nigeria.

During the journey, he carried a message of praise, unity and hope across the United States, culminating in New York City. He describes his calling as that of a “Worship Ambassador”, taking a message of praise and worship from the United States to nations around the world.

Together with his wife and ministry partner, Rev. Dr Olayemi Mercy “Yemi” Arowolo, he continues to encourage worshippers, ministers, students, leaders and citizens to recognise their capacity to contribute to building a better society.

For Arowolo, the organisers said, International Praise Day is not about creating a platform around an individual but about mobilising people across geographical, cultural and denominational boundaries around a shared desire to see communities and nations transformed.