Former Head of State and founder of Nigeria Prays, Yakubu Gowon has called on Nigerians to pray fervently for the end of Boko Haram.
According to him, effectual and fervent prayers can force out the insurgents from the country, The Guardian reports.
The former leader said this during a national prayer rally at the Olive Tree Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos on Sunday, August 16.
He pointed out that of all the problems plaguing the nation, terrorism was the most disturbing, therefore Nigerians needed to change their orientation and pray according to the will and purpose of God.
Gowon said: “The only way prayer can be of benefit to all is for us to ask that God’s will be done. We should pray that God answers our prayers in a way that it will be a blessing to all.
“It is sad that some people willfully take their lives and the lives of others. There is no longer respect for lives. There is no regard for human dignity. That is why I really appeal to Nigerians to raise an altar of prayer for Nigeria.”
“It is sad that some people willfully take their lives and the lives of others. There is no longer respect for lives. There is no regard for human dignity. That is why I really appeal to Nigerians to raise an altar of prayer for Nigeria.”
About four days back, Gowon had paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Lagos House, alongside members of Nigeria Prays.
The Nigerian Prays group was formed in 1996 with the sole aim of helping seek divine supports for the nation’s problems. The group is a combination of Christians and Muslims, a body of intercessors who have been together and hold joint prayers as well as offer supplications to God.
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