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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a bulwark, strong pillar and highly cherished partner of the Christian community.
Presenting his address during ta Mega Prayer Rally in Enugu, Chairman of CAN, Enugu chapter, Emmanuel Edeh, appreciated Ugwuanyi’s commitment to God and his invaluable support to the Christian community in the state.
Edeh said CAN is delighted to be associated with the governor and his uncommon leadership style which has entrenched enduring peace, security and development in Enugu State.
“My appreciation goes to our God-fearing, peace-loving and indefatigable governor, Ugwuanyi, a man with a heart of gold, a listening and action governor whom God is using mightily to maintain unparalleled peace and security in our state,” he said.
Stressing the governor’s commitment to peace and security, the CAN chairman added that the feat has “made Enugu the number one state in Nigeria as far as venue for hosting regional, national and international programmes is concerned, because of the safety we are enjoying here.
“I most especially thank you for being a bulwark, a strong pillar and a wonderful senior partner with me and the Christian community in Enugu, as you always hearken to us whenever we reach out to you.”
Speaking on the significance of the prayer rally, Edeh explained that the theme, “Watch and Pray,” reflects the situation in Nigeria which he said could be likened to the time of pains, sorrows and agony of Jesus Christ on earth when “He (Christ) needed men that could watch and pray with Him (Matthew 26 vs 36-41)”.
The CAN chairman, therefore, called on “all Christians in Enugu and beyond to hearken unto the admonition of our Lord Jesus Christ to watch and pray, so that we can overcome all the challenges facing our nation today.”
Earlier, Secretary of CAN, Onuora Okeke, thanked Ugwuanyi for his immeasurable commitment towards the success story of the prayer rally, which, he said, started under his administration when His Lordship, Christian Obiefuna, was the chairman of CAN.
Okeke said: “Because Enugu is in the hands of God, Ugwuanyi was present at the first prayer rally.
“We have been having other programmes here but the prayer rally started with Ugwuanyi and he has been supporting us. And all the prayer rallies we have held he has always been here in person.”
Ugwuanyi used the occasion to appreciate God for the peace and unity being enjoyed in Enugu State as well as the progress made as a people in spite of all the challenges confronting the country.
The governor urged the people to pray for improved security of life and property in the state, peaceful electioneering, credible, free and fair elections, and successful transition in 2023.
He commended the leadership of CAN in Enugu State for organising the annual rally.
Ugwuanyi congratulated the new leadership of CAN in the 260 wards of the state who were inaugurated at the event, reiterating that his administration will continue to partner CAN in its duty of spiritual intercession for the state.
