Group commends FG for restoring peace, normalcy to North-East
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Commendation
Akwanga (Nasarawa State) Sept. 22, 2016 (NAN) The Women Fellowship of Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ (ERCC), Akwanga has commended the Federal Government for the success recorded in the fight against insurgency and for restoring peace to the North-East.
The women leader of the ERCC, Mrs.Bibiya Gila gave the commendation on Thursday at the one-week women fellowship programme organised by the association in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state.
She expressed joy over the return of normalcy to some part of the country, which previously witnessed incessant activities of insurgents which had led to the loss of so many lives.
According to her, the activities of the insurgents have also affected the socio-economic development of the country negatively.
“First and foremost, we decided to organise this women fellowship with the theme; “Women that are growing in the grace of God” to teach the women the moral aspects of life as well as the word of God for the betterment of the society.
“And to preach peace, unity among ourselves and also to advise our brothers and sisters and other Nigerians to live in peace and tolerate one another irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliation for the benefit of all.
“Because, no nation or society can develop in an atmosphere of rancour and confusion, the security challenges facing some parts of the country has affected our lives and the socio-economic development of the country negatively.
“We thank God for the Federal Government’s commitment to the fight against insurgency in the country, it is almost a year now, we are experiencing peace, many people have returned home and reunited with their families members.’’
Gila stressed the need for all Nigerians to intensify prayers for God’s intervention towards achieving permanent peace in the country.
According to her, peace is priceless and non-negotiable and it is the necessary requirement for the development of every nation.
Gila also urged parents to live an exemplary life by shunning all negative acts, adding that children grew up either with good or bad attitudes of their parents.
She tasked parents on the education of their children, especially the girl child, adding that education was the best legacy parents could bequeath to should leave for their children.
The women leader also called on Nigerians, especially the youth to be law abiding, respect constituted authority and to engage in meaningful ventures in order to become self-reliant and to contribute their quota to national development.
Dr Jerry Madibo, the President of ERCC nationwide commended the women of the church for upholding the general vision of the church through preaching the word of God and peace to their neighbours and Nigerians.
He reinstated the commitment of the church to continue to key into people oriented programmes so as to better the standard of living of members of the church and Nigerians at large for the overall development of the country.
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Edited by Ese E. Ekama