By Ebriku John Friday
The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev Yakubu Pam has said that violence is not the best approach in solving crisis. He made the disclosure this weekend during the Imo Unity Prayer and Praise Convention at the Hero Square Concorde Avenue, Owerri, Imo State.
He explained that it is the responsibility of the Church to embrace peace and not violence . In his words, “we will not have development if we continue in violence”.
Rev Pam said that Nigeria and the church are matching forward. He further said that through the Church Nigeria will come out of its ugly situation. “If Plateau State can overcome its crisis, Imo State will overcome theirs too”.
TheNCPC boss admonished the people of Imo State to cheer up even in the face of their challenges because according to him, “God has rolled off your stone”.
Speaking during the event, the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodinma has said that peace is the only instrument for development in this nation.
Gov Uzodinma informed that the State has faced serious crisis in the last few weeks but they have prayed to God and he has answered them. In his words, “Imo State in the last few week was characterized by violence and we were thrown into confusion but we cried and the Almighty God answered us”.
He further informed that the citizens of Imo State have come to thank God for restoring peace back to the State. According to him, “ God has not left us, we have seen his mighty works in our state”.
Gov. Uzodinma said that as the Governor of Imo State he has pledged to develop the State and move the state to the next level. In his words, “I will not relent but will do everything humanly possible to return peace back to the state and also provide enabling environment for businesses to thrive”.
He urged the citizens of the State to support his administration and seek peace with everyone. According to him, “I urge you to be sincere and support our crusade of restoration because together we will move this State forward”.
In his message, the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His Eminence, Samson Ayokunle urged Christians to always seek God in the face of challenges and obey his instructions. According to him, “Do not be led by anger and emotions during challenges but be led by the spirit of God”.
He encouraged Christians not go weary but to hold unto their faith even in the midst of their problems. In his words “Always stand by faith at all times and God will not leave you”
Rev. Ayokunle called on Nigerians to embrace peace and work towards the development of the country.
The Imo Unity Prayer and Praise Convention was graced by dignitaries from Imo State and prominent Christian clerics across the country.
