Kwara gov, Bishop urge patriotism, prayers for Nigeria

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THE Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt. Rev. Alexander C, Ibezim, has charged Nigerians to be patriotic and pray for peace in the country.

Rev. Ibezim also urged the various ethnic groups in the country to love one another and live as one family.

He spoke at the Bishops’ Court in Awka, yesterday at a press briefing to mark his 50th birthday.

Speaking on the state of the nation, the cleric called on Nigerians to stop condemning the country and giving others bad names, stressing that good could come out from bad.

He said, “let people bless Nigeria, and confess positively for the nation. Love and pray for our institutions,” insisting that Nigeria would emerge a great nation.

He also charged the leaders in the country to motivate and carry the masses along with them and also help improve lives of the people.

The bishop cautioned leaders to work on policies that impact on people’s welfare, warning that even if they evade the wrath of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), they can not escape God’s punishment on the Judgment Day.

He equally condemned the insecurity especially in northern part of the country, saying the development called for prayers.

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