As economic hardship continues to bite harder in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu on Sunday urged Christians in the country to pray for the country and its leadership.
Tinubu said that prayers were the surest source of strength and guidance that leaders need in steering the ship of nation-building.
The President stated this in Abuja during the 40th-anniversary celebration church service of the Abuja archdiocese of the Methodist church.
Tinubu, who was represented by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike noted that the Church in Nigeria has been instrumental in the promotion of peace and unity in the country.
He also used the occasion to assure Nigerians that his administration was working hard through the Renewed Hope Agenda, to build an economic stronghold for the benefit of all.
He said, “Today, I call upon you to continue your service, outreach, and compassion mission. The challenges we face as a nation require a united front. Your church can be a platform for social transformation, where individuals come together to enact change, promote peace, and uplift the people.
“By working hand in hand with the government and embracing the tenets of the Renewed Hope Agenda, we can create a Nigeria that reflects our collective aspirations.”
He further added that “ the church has been instrumental in promoting peace and unity in Nigeria through its messages promoting love, reconciliation, and understanding”.