President Goodluck Jonathan has called on religious leaders to continue to pray for the peace and progress of Nigeria.

While speaking at a Prayer breakfast Meeting organised by the Aso Chapel in the State House, Abuja, on Saturday, he observed that the prayers offered by men and women of God were what have been keeping the country, adding that more prayers were needed to make the country perform better.

President Jonathan, who noted that the way out of the several challenges facing the country was through our trust in God, enjoined religious organisations to pray to God to guide our leaders and lead the nation.

President Jonathan, who referred to the scriptures, where the children of Israel experienced calamity as a result of their deviation from God, noted that it was a dangerous thing to turn away from God, pledging that he would continue to trust in God to direct him as he leads the country.