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Prayer will solve Nigeria’s problems — Mrs. Ambode
Prayer will solve Nigeria’s problems — Mrs. Ambode
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Sunday, January 31, 2016
The of Lagos State governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has identified prayer as the key to solving the sundry challenges confronting the nation.
Speaking in Lagos during the 2016 prayer for the nation, organized by Fatimah Charity Foundation, a non-governmental organization, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Mrs. Ambode insisted that though the country, like many other nations of the world, was facing a number of challenges, fervent prayers to God would speedily resolve them.
According to her, “prayer is the solution to all challenges in the lives of individuals or nations. That is why this prayer session, meant to commit our country into the hands of God in year 2016, is a step in the right direction,” noting that ongoing anti-corruption war in the country, would restore the dignity of Nigeria, fix infrastructure, create employment and revive the nation.
While commending the Foundation for its commitment to championing national rebirth, she urged Nigerians, to see beyond the current socio-economic challenges and be hopeful.
In her welcome address, the Iyalode of Lagos and president of the Foundation, Hajia Bintu-Fatima Tinubu, noted that the caliber of the invitees, was testimony that Nigeria would be prosperous again and live up to her claim as the giant of Africa. She urged the citizenry not to despair despite challenges, stressing that there was light at the end of the tunnel.
Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs and guest speaker, Dr. Abdul Hakeem Abdul Lateef, enjoined the three arms of government to participate fully in the crusade against corruption and to be sensitive to the plight of the citizenry.
Speaking on the topic, “The benefits of anti-corruption leadership in Nigeria”, he said good leadership entails good parenthood, proper child up-bringing which will assist the nation to end corruption. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Foolish woman. Keep praying. Anuofia
ReplyDeleteIs the Lagos state governor Mrs Ambode or Mr Ambode? Nigerianeye nawa for una.
ReplyDeleteOko E Re,meaning na your lagos be this?
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