Enugu Diocese of the Methodist Church of Nigeria yesterday embarked on special prayers to seek end to violence in the Southeast and Nigeria.
The prayer session was in line with the outcome of the Bishops’ Conference held recently in Enugu directing all denominations to sound bells in their churches by 11am on April 4, for commencement of the special prayers.
The Methodist Archbishop, Most Rev Christopher Edeh, prayed for deliverance of the zone and the country from banditry, insurgency and terrorism.
He appealed to those who caused mayhem to have a rethink, noting that the ‘sit at home’ order had caused damage to Southeast’s economy.
Edeh prayed God to save the country from maiming, kidnappings, killings and destruction of lives and property by evil doers.
“We come to you in tears Lord, because you are the only one that can save Nigeria from her current challenges. Everyone is confused; no one understands what is happening again, as the society has lost focus.
“We pray for restoration of peace, justice, equity and fairness where everyone will have a sense of belonging,” he said.
The archbishop also prayed for wisdom for leaders to be able to handle the security challenges as well as for protection of security agencies, who sacrificed their lives in combating crimes and vices.
He called on the youth to shun vices and channel their potential for positive development of the country, urging them to reject calls by politicians to engage in political thuggery.
Edeh urged Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards to elect credible leaders who would save Nigeria from her socio-economic and political crisis.