Politics
A member, House of Representatives, Rep. James Faleke, has assured that Nigeria will survive the present economic challenges with the Renewed Hope of President Bola Tinubu.
Faleke, representing Federal Ikeja Constituency, gave the assurance at ” A Special Day of Inter-denominational Prayer for the Nation and the President” in Lagos on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was organised by the Justice Forum Association of Nigeria, a non-profit organisation.
Faleke, who is also the Lagos State Coordinator of the forum, appreciated the understanding and support of all Nigerians in the face of the present economic realities.
He assured citizens that their patience and perseverance would not be in vain.
The lawmaker said the essence of the prayers offered to Mr President was to celebrate him and also ask God to guide him to realise the gains of his economic reforms.
“Asiwaju is a juggernaut, he is a generous man, he has built human capacity, he has delivered in Lagos and he has already started to deliver in Nigeria.
“What we know of him in the last 30 years has not changed and there is no way he is going to change.
“He is going to serve Nigeria with all his heart because he is a leader and you don’t find too many of him in any generations.
“After Awolowo, it is Asiwaju in Yoruba land and nobody can dispute it. He is our man and the president of Nigeria,” he said.
Faleke wished the president more happy years on earth .
Also, the Chairman, Nigerian Christian Association, Lagos State, Mr Stephen Adegbite prayed that God should grant the president and his cabinet wisdom to take the country to enviable heights.
“The special prayer is that God should grant our dear president good health and guide him as he continues with the great task of nation building and to bless all his endeavors to uplift the nation and its people.
“Yesterday, the president marked his 72nd birthday, I also join millions of Nigeria and beyond to pray for this truly patriotic leader.
“May the Almighty God continue to bless him with the wisdom to successfully steer the ship of Nigeria to a glorious place,” he said.
Adegbite, who is also the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, prayed God to grant the president resounding health to perform his duties as president.
An Islamic cleric, Mr Akeem Lawal,also prayed God to grant the president the wisdom and knowledge with which to navigate the country out of the current socio-economic challenges.
Lawal said God chose President Bola Tinubu to lead the country at this particular point in time, adding he was optimistic that the economy would be revived under the present administration. (NAN)
31st March, 2024.
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