The vicar of the Saint Matthews Anglican Church Maitama, in Nigeria’s capital city, Venerable Benjamen Idume, is asking public service holders to ensure the implementation of the 2016 budget to the letter for the good of all.
Addressing reporters in Abuja after a service held to mark the Good Friday, Venerable Idume called for prudent utilisation of the nation’s resources for socio-economic development.
He also wants Nigerians to contribute their quota to the nation’s development irrespective of their social status.
“God has blessed us with many resources. Nobody can say that Nigeria is not blessed. There are countries around us that do not have as much as we have but they are doing well,” he said.
It was a solemn mood at the Saint James Anglican Church Asokoro, as worshippers gathered to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with hymns.
Just as the lessons of the period signify sacrifice and obedience, the supervising priest of the church, Venerable Princewill Ireoba, urged Christians in Nigeria and indeed all over the world to emulate the virtues of Christ for peace and stability in their nations.
He also called on Christians to emulate the teachings of Jesus Christ, as shown through his life of sacrifice and obedience.
Easter is a time for sober reflection and that is the mood at most churches.
Many hope that the attitude of Christians all over Nigeria will be one that will contribute positively to the nation’s development.