Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori declared Nigeria remains a nation worthy of pride during an inter-denominational thanksgiving service on Sunday. The celebration at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Asaba marked the country's 65th Independence Anniversary. Oborevwori credited divine grace and citizen resilience for the nation's survival through major challenges. He emphasized that trials which could have destroyed the country were overcome through God's mercy.
The governor urged Nigerians to embrace unity, justice, fairness, and equity as building blocks for national prosperity. He praised church leaders for maintaining peace through prayers and gospel preaching. Oborevwori stressed that political leaders must prioritize citizen welfare over personal interests. He challenged young people to champion righteousness and contribute positively to the country's future.
Catholic Bishop Michael Elue encouraged attendees to fight the good fight of faith during his sermon. The bishop emphasized virtues of righteousness, godliness, love, endurance, and gentleness. He reminded wealthy citizens to remember poor people in their communities.
The governor urged Nigerians to embrace unity, justice, fairness, and equity as building blocks for national prosperity. He praised church leaders for maintaining peace through prayers and gospel preaching. Oborevwori stressed that political leaders must prioritize citizen welfare over personal interests. He challenged young people to champion righteousness and contribute positively to the country's future.
Catholic Bishop Michael Elue encouraged attendees to fight the good fight of faith during his sermon. The bishop emphasized virtues of righteousness, godliness, love, endurance, and gentleness. He reminded wealthy citizens to remember poor people in their communities.
