By Austin Ogwuda
DELTA State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme has reiterated the importance prayers and charged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to remain steadfast in playing that vital role of offering earnest prayers for the country.
He stated this while receiving the Delta State leadership of CAN on a courtesy visit to him at Government House Asaba.
According to him, CAN is comprised of sound spiritual leaders as they have a duty of praying for Nigeria and should not relent.
He specifically noted the prayers of CAN is working in the administration of the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.
Said he, “I thank CAN for the roles that it is playing in our country. One of the duties of the Executive Committee of CAN as our Spiritual Leaders is to pray for us. We are enjoying the benefits of the prayers and do not relent in your prayers.
“Prayers can never be enough and we thank you for doing that and for coordinating the activities of Christians in the country.
“This administration”, he went on, “is running an inclusive government and be rest assured that we are building on the successes of our predecessors because our administration is giving MORE to our people, Deltans.
“Be rest assured that with your prayers, we shall not deviate in providing more democratic dividends to Deltans and thank you for your prayers, God bless you”.
Earlier, the Chairman of CAN, Delta State chapter, Senior Apostle Sylvester Okorote, in an address, stated that the leadership of CAN in the state were in the deputy governor’s office to felicitate with him on his successful assumption of office and to offer prayers to him, the government and people of Delta State.
Highpoint of the visit was a prayer session where the government of Delta State, peace and security of the State, among others, were handed over to God.
The Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Sir Christopher Osakwe, was among government functionaries who witnessed the visit.
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