The
Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called on religious
leaders to always counsel those in authority to enable them govern with the
fear of God.
The
Governor made the call on Wednesday in Asaba when the General Overseer of
Deeper Life Bible Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi paid him a courtesy visit.
He
noted that religious leaders have strong roles to play in ensuring good
governance, stable polity and progressive society.
He urged
religious leaders to continue to pray for the nation and give counseling to
leaders in government, otherwise, they will derail,” adding that he thank God
for the way Nigeria is progressing, as a nation, we need a lot of prayers and counseling.”
“Since
1999, we have been able to uphold democracy, transiting from one government to
another. During the 2015 general elections, people were apprehensive but God
proved Himself, I thank God for granting us peaceful elections and transition,”
he said.
The
Governor also, challenged religious leaders to make the youths embrace the
gospel of Christ for a better society to be achieved, observing that there are
a lot of challenges in the country today because, people are no longer adhering
to the words of God.
He
said, “we are glad you are in Delta State to teach the words of God, a lot of
people will gain from you, a lot of people are putting Christ behind,
especially the youths and it is not good, the more we teach the gospel, the
better for the upbringing of the children and the nation.”
Senator
Okowa further used the occasion to assure Deltans that he will govern with the
fear of God and be accountable to the people. He called for patience and
understanding among Deltans, reiterating that the prosperity agenda would be delivered
to the good of the people.
Pastor
Kumuyi, accompanied by his wife, Esther and a host of Pastors, said he was in
Delta State for five days crusade and prayed for the Governor, his Deputy, the
government and people of Delta State.
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