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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas celebrations to pray for President Bola Tinubu to succeed in his quest to give a new lease of life to the citizens.
Agbese, in a statement, yesterday, also called for prayers for Speaker, Tajudeen Abass, Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, the entire Armed Forces and other leaders.
The lawmaker, while felicitating with his constituents and members of the House, said the Holy Bible teaches Christians to pray for people in authority. He said there was no better time to imbibe the teaching than the Christmas season.
“Rather than murmuring, criticising or castigating the people in power, as Christians, we are taught to always pray for our leaders and people in positions 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 among us, we owe it as an obligation to pray for wellness, good judgment, safety, grace and success for the president and all our leaders, across the levels,” he said.
On the security of the country, he expressed delight that the era of attacks on worship houses and worshipers during Christmas celebrations was gone.
The lawmaker, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo federal constituency of Benue State, said: “It gladdens 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.”
