NAN-H-14
Christians
By Yinusa ishola
Omu-Aran (Kwara), April 9, 2017 (NAN) Christians in the country have been called upon to reflect on the significance of the Easter season and intensify prayers for peace, unity and good governance.
Prophet Christopher Owolabi , the General Overseer of the Christ Apostolic Church, Ori-Oke Irapada, Omu-Aran, Kwara, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Omu-Aran on Sunday.
The cleric said there was need by leaders and citizens to imbibe the virtues of discipline, trust, integrity and fear of God in the efforts to fight corruption and promote good governance.
Owolabi said the nation was presently on the path of greatness and economic recovery with the successes recorded in the fight against corruption.
He, however, called on politicians and public office holders to close ranks and put nation’s interest above personal ego in order to achieve the desired transformation.
“Let there be unity between the executive, judiciary and the legislative arms of government for the citizens to enjoy the dividends of good governance.
“Let the ruling party put her house in order; Mark 3:23 says: “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
“Only collective responsibility on the part of stakeholders can give us the cherished unity, peaceful co-existence and socio-economic development envisioned for the country,” Owolabi said.
Mr Kazeem Adekanye, the Chairman of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, on his part, urged Nigerians, especially Christians, to promote religious tolerance.
Adekanye, who is also the President of Nigerian Youth Council, Kwara chapter, said Nigeria had made substantial progress in the task of transformation.
He urged the youths to be agents of good governance and peaceful co-existence, adding that the desired development at the grassroots could only be achieved in an atmosphere devoid of rancour and acrimony. (NAN)
ISHO/ESAN/OJO
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(Edited by Abiodun Esan/Mufutau Ojo)