Essential Ndubuisi
By Chibuzo Obidike
As contribution to the fight against insecurity in the country, Enugwu-Ukwu Community in Njiokoka local government area of the state has organized a three – day prayer rally that could last up to three weeks, to seek the face of God against insecurity in Nigeria.
The prayer rally which is an initiative of the Traditional Ruler of the Community, Igwe Sir Ralph Ekpe and his cabinet, in collaboration with the Enugwu-Ukwu Community Development Union (ECDU) was attended by all clergymen and members of their congregation from different denominations, in the town and beyond. Residents voluntarily closed the major market in the town, and shops in solidarity.
Speaking to Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) shortly after the first day of the prayer rally, an indigenous Pastor, Pastor Emmanuel Okolo said the rally is an agreement between all denominations in the town and residents to seek the divine mercy of God for the restoration of peace to the country, as God is the God of war and can bring calmness.
He urged Christians to remain steadfast in prayer and have faith in God and continue with prayers in their various villages and homes for grassroots cleansing.
For the President General of the Community, Comrade Boniface Ozo-Nkwuaku, the essence of the prayer rally is to contribute and complement government efforts with prayers, praises and sacrifice to God by all market unions, churches, traditionalists and residents of the Community towards rising insecurity in the country. He expressed optimistism that after the rally, a huge turn around and breakthrough in the nation will be witnessed and advised communities and the state as well as individuals to look
inwards and assist in the fight against insecurity as it is for the betterment of all.
Mrs. Njideka Eyi and Mrs. Maselina Akametalu who were all overjoyed with the turn out and the success of the rally, appreciated the traditional institution of the town for the initiative and prayed God to grant their request of bringing lasting peace and love among all the ethnic groups in Nigeria.
