GOV. AMOSUN CALLS FOR PRAYERS FOR THE NATION
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and unity of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari who just returned to the country from medical vacation in London.
Amosun made this call at a National Prayer rally themed ‘’Rebuilding the Broken Walls” organised by the Nigeria Prays, South West Zone, held at Saint Peters Cathedral, Ake, Abeokuta.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, stated that peaceful co-existence among various ethnic groups would strengthen national growth, urging citizens to be patriotic at all times and continue to pray for the leaders to sustain political stability.
He appreciated the organiser of the rally for putting together such a programme, especially at a time when the nation was recovering from economic down turn, calling on them not to relent in their prayers for the nation.
In his welcome address, the convener of the group, General Yakubu Gowon, thanked the State government for its support and generosity towards the success of the rally, enjoining other participants to pray for the nation.
The Diocesan Bishop, Anglican Communion, Egba Diocese, Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, admonished Nigerians to continue to pray for the well-being of the nation.
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and unity of Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari who just returned to the country from medical vacation in London.
Amosun made this call at a National Prayer rally themed ‘’Rebuilding the Broken Walls” organised by the Nigeria Prays, South West Zone, held at Saint Peters Cathedral, Ake, Abeokuta.
The Governor who was represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga, stated that peaceful co-existence among various ethnic groups would strengthen national growth, urging citizens to be patriotic at all times and continue to pray for the leaders to sustain political stability.
He appreciated the organiser of the rally for putting together such a programme, especially at a time when the nation was recovering from economic down turn, calling on them not to relent in their prayers for the nation.
In his welcome address, the convener of the group, General Yakubu Gowon, thanked the State government for its support and generosity towards the success of the rally, enjoining other participants to pray for the nation.
The Diocesan Bishop, Anglican Communion, Egba Diocese, Rt. Revd. Emmanuel Adekunle, admonished Nigerians to continue to pray for the well-being of the nation.
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