As Christians begin this year’s 40-day lent, the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, has urged them to use the period for deepening the appreciation of the values and teachings of Christianity.
“Since the Lenten season in Christendom marks a period of sober reflection, fasting and penitence in anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, it is imperative that the season is also used for a deeper and sober reflection on the State of affairs in our country,” Ahmed advised.
Ahmed, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, equally urged Christians to use the Lenten period to pray fervently and work vigorously for peace and stability in Nigeria so that governments at all levels can deliver the essence of good governance to Nigerians across board.
According to the governor: “It is a known fact that no state or nation can develop in a state of anarchy or violence as resources and efforts directed towards containing violence and other forms of criminality could be properly channeled to the economic, industrial and infrastructural development of the country.”
Ahmed implored Christians to pray for the state for peace, unity and growth as they commence the 40-day spiritual journey.
The governor also charged all Nigerians irrespective of their religious persuasion to work very assiduously for the progress and stability of the country.
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