From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, would, next Thursday, join the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in a prayer rally in Enugu.
The one-day rally tagged: ‘Watch and Pray’, is aimed at seeking God’s intervention in the worsening economic and security challenges facing the nation.
CAN Secretary in the state, Onuora Okeke, in a statement, said Governor Ugwuanyi will be the special guest of honour at the event slated for Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu.
Okeke said the Anglican Bishop of Enugu North Diocese, Sosthenes Eze, will be the guest preacher.
On the significance of the event, the CAN State Chairman, Emmanuel Edeh, emphasised the need for prayers for Nigeria, especially with current cases of insecurity and economic struggle.
Edeh, who doubles as chairman of Pilgrim Welfare Board in the state, emphasised on the need for all and sundry to embrace God, especially in times like this when prayer was imperative for a better Nigeria.
Some Christian leaders expected at the event include; the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Calistus Onaga, Archbishop of the Anglican Communion, Emmanuel Chukwuma, his Methodist counterpart, Christopher Ede, Godwin Madu and Andick Egwuatu.
Others are Egelonu Obinali, Emeritus Anthony Gbuji, Archbishop Ogo, Paul Emeka, C. C. Obiefuna and Obi Onubogu.