From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebrity to continue pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed in his quest to give a new lease of life to citizens.
Agbese, in a statement, on Monday, also called for prayers for the speaker, Tajudeen Abass, deputy speaker, Benjamin Kalu, as well as the the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the entire Armed Forces and other leaders in the country.
The lawmaker, while felicitating with his constituents and members of the House, noted
that the Holy Bible teaches Christians to pray for people in authority. He added that there was no better time to imbibe this teaching than the Christmas season.
According to him, “rather than murmuring, criticising or castigating the people in power, as Christians, we are taught to always pray for our leaders and people in position of authority and it is only when the leader has peace of mind that he can settle down for the business of governance and administration.
“Since any decision taken from the top has ripple effects on all of us, down the line and to the least person amongst us, we owe it as an obligation to pray for wellness, good judgement, safety, grace and success for the President and all our leaders, across the levels”.
Agbese, while speaking on the security of the country, expressed delight over the peaceful atmosphere in this, year’s Christmas celebration, stating that the era of attacks on worship houses and worshipers during Christmas celebrations, is gone.
The lawmaker, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said, “it gladens my heart that Nigerians are celebrating this year’s Christmas in peace and without reports of attacks anywhere. Even the places known before now to be flash points of attacks by insurgents during the yuletide, are now peaceful.
“We must as a matter of responsibility, acknowledge the effort of the Armed Forces and salute the gallantry and commitment of General Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs, including the Inspector-General of Police.
“The security men out there need our prayers and support. I travelled home to be with my family and Constituents, like every other person in the city; but those ones stay on the highway, camps, bushes and forests, day and night to keep us safe and secured. We must give it to them.
“That is why, no amount of support from the Government can equate the sacrifices the security and Armed Forces are making, to safeguard our country. I call on every spirited and patriotic Nigerian to support them, pray for them and show them love and care, whenever you find them around you.”