Former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) will lead is “Nigeria Prays” team t0 a one-day national prayer rally in Umuahia, to herald the inauguration of the Alex Oti led new Labour Party administration in Abia state
The prayer theme, “When the Righteous Are In Authority” is being organized by a non-governmental organization, Nigeria Prays, a pet project of the former Head of State, will be at the Master’s Vessel Church, Umuahia on Sunday, April 23, 2023, according to a release by the Abia State Coordinator of Nigeria Prays, Apostle Chuks Alozie.
The statement noted that the prayer team will be drawing his reference to the rally from the biblical passage of Proverbs 29 vs 2, adding that the former Head of State and the Governor-elect of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti are special guests expected to deliver talks at the prayer rally, while the outgoing governor, Okezie IOkpeazu will be the chief host .
Other men of God that will join in praying for the nation, according to Apostle Alozie, include Senior Apostle Emmanuel O. Agomoh, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State.
Others include Archbishop Isaac Chijioke Nwaobia, Bishop of Isiala Ngwa Diocese, Anglican Communion and Archbishop Aba Ecclesiastical Province; Rev Dr. Emma Nzeako District Superintendent, the United Church of Christ District 4; Rev Ukanwanne Ikwunze, the Deputy General Superintendent, the Saviours Evangelical Church Nigeria Inc; Rev Ojo Ojo, Chairman, Aba DCC Evangelical Church Winning All (CWA); Prof B.N Marire, Coordinator, South East Zone, Nigeria Prays..
“This prayer ministry of Nigeria Prays has in the past 27 years, severally held its prayer activities across the 36 States of the Federation and Abuja, also at the UK and USA with Nigerians hungry for a New Nigeria.
“This 2023 edition of Nigeria Prays National Prayer Rally in Abia State is hosted on behalf of South East Zone, comprising of Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, and Abia State. This will be the first National Prayer Rally organized by Nigeria Prays after the just concluded 2023 General Elections”, Alozie said.
The release, therefore, enjoined Christians, Intercessors and all those wishing and trusting God for a new dimension of Good Governance in Abia State and Nigeria to come out en masse as Dr. Alex Otti, Governor-Elect of Abia State and Emetu Ikechukwu, Deputy Governor-Elect will be specially prayed for, asking God for His guidance, wisdom, and protection towards them as well as soliciting for a smooth takeover of government come 29th May 2023