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Cleric Calls For Rebuilding Of Worship Places Burnt By Boko Haram
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Cleric calls for the rebuilding of worship places burnt by Boko Haram
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President, ECWA Church, Good News Upper Luggere, Jimeta-Yola, Reverend, Maxwell Kuri, has called for the support of government at all levels in rebuilding Churches destroyed by Boko Haram.
Kuri, who made the call during his sermon on Sunday in Yola, said that the call became imperative to ensure the stability and security of worshippers in places affected by the activities of terrorists.
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The cleric, however, called on religious leaders to fulfil their own part by offering fervent prayers for Nigeria for peace, love and unity among all people.
He also said Christians should pray for divine intervention over the country’s insecurity challenges, especially, in the Northern part of Nigeria.
“We are calling our members to be God-fearing people and obedient to authority, as well as to be prayerful at all times.
“Church members are advised to provide useful information or intelligence to leaders and government to aid in curbing attacks on innocents,” Kuri said.
On politics, Kuri advised members of the Church to participate actively in political activities by joining political parties of their choice, obtaining voters card to vote and be voted for in order to bring positive change to the country.
According to him, the Church has lined up economic empowerment plans and is partnering with NGOs and government agencies towards ensuring members are self-reliant and are job creators.
Kuri thanked Governor. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa, for his administration’s efforts in protecting the lives and properties of citizens irrespective of the tribe or religious inclination.
He also commended law enforcement agents for keeping law-abiding citizens safe and also making endless sacrifices in keeping the country safe and peaceful.
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