Peter Obi Speaks On Ash Wednesday As Christians Worldwide Commence Fasting
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party has urged Nigerians to embrace almsgiving as Christians Worldwide commence fasting on Wednesday with the placing of ash on the forehead.
Obi, in a statement, said, “As the Christian community around the world celebrates Ash Wednesday today, marking the beginning of the Lenten Season, a period of fasting, prayers and almsgiving, I wish all Christians in Nigeria a fruitful Lenten season.
“This is a season of sober reflection on our journey as a nation in the light of our present challenges and our future opportunities.
“It is also a season of personal sacrifices, not just for spiritual upliftment but for national growth and development.”
He prays, “May we continue to show love to one another irrespective of tribe or religious background according to the Holy teachings.
“May we also continue to support one another through these challenging times while praying for God’s intervention in our nation.
“I wish us all a fruitful Lenten season filled with blessings as we all continue to work towards the new and better nation we all deserve.”
Peter Obi Speaks On Ash Wednesday As Christians Worldwide Commence Fasting is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
