At Lent, Buhari, Motailatu Church urge prayers for nation

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Christians in Nigeria on the solemn occasion of the commencement of this year’s Lenten season.

The President urged Christian brothers and sisters as they joined their counterparts worldwide to emulate the worthy example of Jesus Christ who fasted 40 days at the beginning of His earthly ministry, to pray fervently for the country’s unity and progress.

Buhari, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, yesterday, said that Nigeria’s existence as one united country is a divine arrangement and nothing should be done to put it asunder.

He enjoined all Nigerians to intensify love, brotherliness and concern for the less privileged members of their communities to strengthen the bond of togetherness.

“As Christians begin the period of increased prayers, piety, sacrifice and selfless services, the President wishes them and all Nigerians well,” the statement added.

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