From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Catholic Bishop of Lafia Diocese, Bishop David Ajang, has urged the government to urgently address insecurity and high level of hunger in the country.
Ajang made the call while presiding over the Thanksgiving Mass of the Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe at St Aloysius Catholic Church, Doma, Doma Local Government Area, yesterday.
The Bishop said that addressing insecurity and hunger would not only promote peace but would also improve the standard of living of Nigerians.
“This is a critical time. Security is a big problem, the second is hunger. I think something needs to be done. You see, demonstration is not for anything, but because of hunger,” he said
The Bishop, while quoting various verses in the holy Bible, said Christians and other Nigerians must shun evil acts in order to inherit the kingdom of God
He urged the youths and other Nigerians to desist from cybercrime, known as Yahoo, and other negative acts in order to inherit the kingdom of God, and for the overall development of the society.
“Before, people do yahoo in hiding, but today, they are proud to do yahoo in public; that has become a business,” the man of God said.
He also urged Christians to worship only God, and shun the devil. “Worship only the Lord your God, and only serve him.
“Have faith and trust in God for His protection, guidance, blessings and favour,” He added
He urged christians to always embrace thanksgiving, no matter their situations and conditions in order to get more God’s favour and blessings.
He assured the deputy governor and other leaders of prayers for God’s guidance in their affairs of governance.
On his part, the State Deputy Governor, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, said he decided to organise the Thanksgiving so as to appreciate God for protecting and blessing him and his family.
“We are thanking God for so many things, including protecting not only me, but also my family.
“To thank God for the protection of our leaders, President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Gov Abdullahi Sule and other leaders,” he said
The deputy governor urged the people to continue to pray and support President Tinubu, Gov Sule and other leaders to succeed.
He urged the people of the state to continue to embrace unity and peace, irrespective of their affiliations