Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has charged Nigerians to seek divine intervention to tackle various challenges confronting the country.
Speaking at an interdenominational church service to mark the country's 53rd independence anniversary at the Women Development Centre, Awka, Governor Obi regretted that Nigerians have failed the country.
Obi noted that in spite of the huge resources that abound in the country, majority of Nigerians are still living in abject poverty while the privileged few continue to exploit and amass wealth.
He said some of those in position of authority have not shown commitment in seeking the face of God, because of their unbridled and blind quest for money and material things.
The governor said the independence anniversary celebration was an opportunity for sober reflection to identify the shortcomings of the nation and chart a new course for a brighter future.
State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Ephraim Ndife while thanking God for preserving the country, commended Governor Obi for giving the state focus and purposeful leadership and touching many lives.
Bishop Ndife urged the people of the state to pray for a successful election that would produce a credible and dedicated leader that will pilot the affairs of the state.
In a homily, Reverend Father Peter Akaenyi of the Awka Catholic Diocese, who noted the high level of instability in some parts of the country, observed that over 60 percent of Nigerians are still illiterates and more than that are unemployed.
Akaenyi, who described government as God's way of maintaining public good and direct affairs of men, urged those in position of authority to imbibe strong and impeccable moral character.
He said the state had been transformed under Governor Peter Obi as God had used the governor to show that good governance and dedicated leadership was possible in the state.
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