Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has urged Nigerians to eschew all forms of violence, criminal acts and behaviour capable of dividing the country.
He made the call on Sunday in Sokoto at a one-day National Prayer Rally organised by Nigeria Prays.
“We should value the lives of our fellow human beings that God has created for a purpose. May we never take lives with impunity.
“We are offering fervent prayers that Nigerians will never raise their hands against one another.
“They should love one another irrespective of religious, ideological, political and ethnic affinities,” he added.
Gowon, the National Convener, Nigeria Prays, appealed to Nigerians to collectively pray for the speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari.
He also urged Nigerians to pray for the Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and leaders at all levels
He solicited for sustained prayers for peace, unity and socio-economic prosperity of Nigeria.
Gowon said: “Prayer can solve problems better and faster than soldiers, as well as physical weapons of war.
“I have no doubt in my heart that God will honour our collective prayer and intercession for our dear nation, as well as heal our nation of insecurity.
“May we experience abundance of God’s mercy and showers of blessings over our lives and our nation as we raise our voices in heartfelt prayers today in Sokoto, ‘’ he said.
The former head of state commended Sokoto State Government for its support, involvement and generosity to ensure the success of the rally.
The North-West Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Prays, Bishop Godwin Okafor, said the rally was organized to seek for sustained peace, unity and stability of Nigeria.
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you can pray from now till when you die, God will not come down from heaven and sort out your nonsenses. Keep your prayers and actions on each side..as your pray, act.. We have seen what prayers ahve done to nigeria all these while. It's making things worse if you just fold your arms and take things lightly. Heaven helps those who helps themselves. Prayer is for guidance, action is to show dedication and readiness to see yout prayers through.. FOOD FOR THOUGHT!
ReplyDeletePray for your people being mass killed by your former partners in genocide
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you ask Nigerians to pray instead you unleashed a genocidal war on Biafra? The repercussions of that war will hunt you and your people for ever. What a hypocrite and lair!
ReplyDeleteGeneral Gowon did nothing wrong by defending the oneness of Nigeria, and that is what he is going about doing in form of Nigeria Prays.God will strengthen the General more. concerning these so call biafra agitators, this was how ojukwu plunged you pple into blind war of regrets and you have started again, tomorrow you will blame someone else.be warned.
ReplyDeleteOga Gowon....u are also one of the leaders who refused to make this country grow... And all these religious or sentimental speeches won't take us anywhere. A leader must be bold to speak out the real truth, though we have some doing that El rufai, Sanusi, Obasanjo and very few others. Though those that will hate/like will do,they can please all, Tell me what prayers has done for this Nation? U need to see the level of poverty in the country u once Governed, except If this had bn your wishes for the masses when u were there. But u wouldn't be blamed since you have everything at your disposal. My candid prayers is For The Almighty God to allow all of you leaders to go through his wrath then you will all really feel the pains.... But we don't understand The Almighty God self.
ReplyDeleteGowon I hope you heard that Nnamdi Kanu prayed earnestly for 16years
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