The
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for a 3-day fasting and
prayer session for the nation in commemoration of its 56th independence
anniversary coming up on October 1st.
October 1, 2016 will
mark 56 years since Nigeria gained its independence from British colonial rule
in 1960.
Various developments in
the last few years have triggered growing concerns about Nigeria’s unity and
national development.
The CAN President,
Samson Ayokunle, in a statement from his head of media and publicity, Adebayo
Oladeji, said the prayers will be for the nation and its president, Muhammadu
Buhari.
Mr. Ayokunle had during
his message at Sallah called for patience and understanding from Nigerians for
the current government.
He noted that although
the times were hard, God will show his mercies to Nigeria if the nation prays
to God.
Reiterating his earlier
point, Mr. Ayokunle, a pastor, called on Nigerians to use the opportunity of
the anniversary to talk to God about Nigeria’s many challenges.
“We call on all
Christians nation-wide to seek the face of God for divine intervention as our
political leaders are seeking for the panacea to the economic recession and the
attendant problems,” he said quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14.
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