Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion. Rt. Rev. (Dr.) James Olusola Odedeji has urged Nigerians not to cease praying for the nation despite the myriad of problems plaguing it.
He stated that constant prayers will help Nigeria to overcome its trying times.
Odedeji spoke at the weekend during a media briefing to herald activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Diocese.
The grand finale of the anniversary comes up on November 20.
According to him: “There’s no gainsaying that there is hunger and anger in the land and the saddest aspect of the whole thing is the fact that our political leaders seem to be clueless on finding a lasting solution to the problems.
“Insecurity has become a serious epidemic with both the poor and the rich living in fear. Joblessness is at its peak with many able abled youths roaming about, seriously, all is not well with Nigeria.
“But we cannot stop praying for our dear nation. We must keep at it with the hope that God will intervene on our behalf.”
According to Odedeji, if political leaders can a find a way to make people have a more comfortable life, the issue of insecurity and other restiveness among youths will be reduced drastically.
He enjoined Christians and all well-meaning Nigerians not to be disillusioned but sustain prayers pray as nothing is too hard for God to do.
Speaking on the activities of the 20th anniversary, Odedeji explained that triumphant convocation featuring ministrations of the word, music ministrations and prayers for the Diocese, church of Nigeria and Nigeria as well as deliverance sessions will hold between October 29th and 31st of 2019.
“On November 1st, a 12 hour praise night will bring all ministers of God led by the Bishop of Jalingo and the laity together.
“Prominent Gospel artistes and choir from various Archdeaconries have been invited also to the event,” he said.
Odedeji explained that another highlight of the anniversary will be the Gala night/awards on November 10.
He also said 20 boreholes will be commissioned to provide portable water at various communities within the Diocese as part of its Christian Social Responsibility to care for the needy and espouse pragmatic evangelism.
The grand finale, he said, will hold on the 20th of November with a thanksgiving service that will be attended by the Primate of all Nigeria, the Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh.
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