…. Urges Christians to reach out to widows, orphans needy.
As Christians all over the word celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger state chapter, Most Rev. Dr. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna has called on Christians across the state to intensify their prayers to God for Governor Umaru Bago to succeed and complete all projects he has embarked upon.
The Chairman who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese in his Easter message titled: ‘Be Hopeful, Let us show Concern for One Another and Pray for our Leaders’, urged Christian faithful to use the Easter celebration to express love to the less privileged in the society by sharing gifts especially to the needy, widows, orphans and those who are in dire need.
It should be noted that Easter is the joyful end of the Lenten season of prayers, fasting and alms giving following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ which brings about hope to mankind.
According to him “as we celebrate Easter, I enjoin us to pray for Niger state, our leaders, for the unity and peaceful coexistence amongst us.
“Let us pray for God’s guidance especially for our dear Farmer Governor, Rt. Hon. Umaru Mohammed Bago that God will grant him the grace to pursue with vigour and actualize the ‘New Niger Agenda’.
“I believe with the developments and efforts so far especially in the areas of Healthcare service delivery, Agricultural and Infrastructural developments, Niger state will rise again.
“Also, I believe with our prayers and hope, all projects started will be taken to their logical conclusion, but we need to pray for our Governor.”
While explaining that Easter is a day Christians celebrate the victory of Jesus over sin and death, the Chairman said “this is the day the Lord has made we rejoice and are glad in it (Ps 118:24)”.
Furthermore, he called on Christians to be living examples to others, through our lives of love, mercy, compassion and self-sacrificing service that the Risen Jesus is living in our hearts”.
Bishop Yohanna also commended the security agencies for all they are doing at nipping insecurity in the bud.
