Okowa charges Christians to always pray for their leaders
Nosa Akenzua, Asaba
Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has said those in authority face a lot of temptations and should be prayed for always to enable them make the right decisions.
The governor made the call on Sunday while speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony held by the member representing Warri South-West constituency in the Delta state House of Assembly, Guwor Dennis.
The event took place at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state.
Okowa said “pray for us always because when you are in a political position, you face all manner of situations, but with God the right decisions that will benefit the people will be implemented.
“There is nothing that God cannot do; the Lord is the master of every situation and as individuals and as a government, we will continue to acknowledge the role of God in our lives; God is in charge of the affairs in Delta state.”
He commended the legislator for giving thanks to God, noting that “there is nothing that comes to us without the blessings of God, but it is left for us to recognise it as children of God and give Him thanks.
“Being the first Ijaw man from Warri South-West to be a member of the Delta state House of Assembly, I am glad that you recognise that your victory came from God;
men who recognise God in their lives never go down,” he stated, emphasising that “hold on steadfastly to the Lord to guide you; we come to the church for thanksgiving, that thanksgiving has to be sustained with the service you render to the people.”
Earlier, Pastor Olufemi Olumide had said in a sermon that “thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude to God; you can rejoice today because of the work of God in your life and always know that God will always accept those who give quality thanksgiving to Him.”
Delta state Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro, Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori and the Deputy Speaker, Ochor Christopher Ochor were among dignitaries who attended the thanksgiving service.
