SENATE President, David Mark, said yesterday that he decided to mark his birthday low key, for the first time in his life, because of the massive killing of Nigerians by the Islamist sect, Boko Haram.
He also said his recent visit to the Vatican further exposed him to the reality that one should be able to help the poor, less privileged and vulnerable in the society.
Speaking during his 65th birthday thanksgiving Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Otukpo , Benue State, Mark noted that that if there must be sustainable peace and unity in the country, prayer must be seen as the panacea.
He also urged religious leaders across the country not to relent in their oars in this regard.
According to him, what the nation needed at this most trying moments of its history was fervent prayers to overcome the myriad of challenges, especially insurgencies that had crippled parts of the country.
Senator Mark, who noted that no nation made progress in a state of acrimony, said: “We should be more prayerful for our nation. We need peace in Nigeria, where there is no peace, there will be no democracy and no reasonable development can be attained. With our prayers, we can achieve more.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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So dats what matters to u, a loud birthday party? Chai! Leaders, I mean govt pple with misplaced priorities.
ReplyDeleteThey feel they are well secured. They forget it is God that gives security. Let all of you continue, one day, you will meet your waterloo
ReplyDeleteHow does thAt affect the nation huh ?
ReplyDeleteGod, when would Nigeria ever have intelligent and purposeful leaders for crying out loud? in the mist of all that is happening, all bros can think of is the BD he could not celebrate. these ppl don't care if we all fry. they are only concerned about themselves. Until BH bomb them and their family no serious action will be taken.
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