Christians in Nigeria have been urged by President Muhammadu Buhari to use the opportunity of this year’s Lenten season to pray for the country.
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Christians in Nigeria on the solemn occasion of the commencement of this year’s Lenten season.
The President, according to a statement from the office of Femi Adesina, his spokesman, urged Christians, as they join their counterparts worldwide to emulate the worthy example of Jesus Christ who fasted 40 days at the beginning of His earthly ministry, the President urged Christian brothers and sisters to pray fervently for the country’s unity and progress.
Said Buhari “I believe that Nigeria’s existence as one united country is a divine arrangement and nothing should be done to put it asunder”.
President Buhari enjoined all Nigerians to intensify love, brotherliness and concern for the less privileged members of their communities in order to strengthen the bond of togetherness.
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