Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has advised leaders to seek God’s direction in their endeavours to restore peace and surmount challenges.
He spoke yesterday at an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service to mark 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Asaba.
The governor appealed to Nigerians, particularly Christians, to intensify their prayers for the country and its leaders, saying except God gives direction, the leaders might not deliver.
“Our country understands the importance of peace and unity and we are working hard to attain this, but truly the peace we need is that of God.
“We have to first congratulate those who fought and are still fighting to give this country peace.
“I urge you to pray for the peace of God. We must trust and return to God because the levels of oppression and insecurity are not what we desire,” Okowa said.
He urged parents and guardians to inculcate love and peace in their children to ensure peace returns.
Bishop Justus Mogekwu of the Diocese of Asaba, Anglican Communion, enjoined Nigerians to return to the path of righteousness, for God to ensure peace and security.
He expressed concern about the widespread insecurity, stressing that people must return to godly ways for peace to reign.