Plateau State Petitions GOD at 5TH PRAYER DAY

By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos

In what could best be described as the presentation of its petition before God and intercession for peace, Christians in Plateau State on Monday 3rd February 2020 converged on the Government House Chapel in Jos for the 5th Plateau Prayer Day.
The annual event which was instituted by the administration of Governor Simon Bako Lalong in conjunction with the Christian Association of Nigeria in the State is meant to celebrate the day of the creation of Plateau State with prayers and thanks to God.

A statement signed by Dr. Makut Simon Macham Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State reads that At the event, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong described Plateau State as God’s creation whose destiny can never be changed especially by the work of evil persons and groups who have perpetrated acts of violence against innocent citizens in recent years.
The Governor said ” Brothers and Sisters in Christ, the theme of this Prayer Day which is “His Grace” taken from the book of First Corinthians 15:10, aptly captures the kind of favour we have enjoyed as a State from God over the years. From the ashes of crises that almost turned our State to a place of pain and sorrow, we have been gradually regaining our God-given Status as a Home of Peace and Tourism, and a preferred destination for investment even for those who had reasons to run away in the past.
Lalong regretted that despite the efforts put in to restore normalcy in the State, some criminals are bent on creating havoc and destruction.
“While we talk about the progress we have made over the years, the recent attacks in Kulben, Mangu Local Government and Kwatas in Bokkos Local Government areas where innocent citizens of our State were murdered in cold blood while properties and homes were destroyed leaves a sour taste in our mouths. Indeed it remains clear that the evil ones are not happy with the peace we currently enjoy, and appear determined to cause havoc to our State at all costs. That is why as a government, we are more than determined to prove to them that their ambition is futile as we can never allow them to succeed” he said.
Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Plateau State Chapter Rev. Dr. Soja Bewarang said the theme of the 5th Prayer day which is “His Grace” was chosen to thank God for the State and ask for His grace in the face of difficulties that the State is passing through.
In his sermon, Bishop Tsav Timothy, Methodist Bishop of Jos said God’s divine grace is sufficient for his creation especially the people of Plateau State at difficult times like this when they have been traumatised by criminals.
He asked the people to learn from Paul who despite being a persecutor of the Church, turned out to be one of the greatest apostles who not only defended the Christian faith, but also preached the salvation of souls.
The Gwom Gwom Gwom Jos Jacob Gyang Buba called for more prayers and demonstration of love and forgiveness which is key to building peace and forgiveness.
The Prayer Day was attended by Anglican Bishop of Jos Benjamin Kwashi, Ecwa President Rev. Dr. Panya Baba, COCIN Vice President Rev. Dr. Obed Dashan, Chairman Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Plateau State Dr. Stephen Dangana, Polycarp Lubo, CAN Secretary, Plateau State and other men of God who all prayed for unity in the Church and asked God to heal Plateau State and put to shame the merchants of evil who take joy in shedding blood over issues that could be resolved through dialogue and understanding.
Prayers were offered for the Governor and his cabinet, the Federal Government of Nigeria, the civil service, military and all the administrative structures of the country.

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Plateau State Petitions GOD at 5TH PRAYER DAY