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Bayelsa Founding Fathers Drum Support For Jonathan
Bayelsa State Founding
Fathers’ Forum (BFF) has pleaded with Nigerians and the international community to show understanding and support for President Goodluck Jonathan on the lingering security challenges confronting the country.
In a press statement issued in Yenagoa, the group stressed the need for every citizen to support the security agencies order to perform better, saying that the ultimatum given to President Jonathan concerning the kidnapped Chibok girls was erroneous, tribalistic and undeserving of a president who is trying his best to transform the country for good.
The Chairman, Dr. Amba Ambaiowei who also signed the statement, said the attitude of some well placed individuals who seem to be enjoying the successes of some evil men calls for a great concern.
He said that, “several meaningless, mindless and heartless bombings and massacres of innocent citizens and, in particular the abduction of over two hundred school girls from Chibok in Borno are providing some mischievous elements in the country opportunity to showcase their importance and political relevance.
According to Dr Ambaiowei, “sponsors, supporters and sympathisers of Boko Haram, within the evil mindset they exhibit, are doing neither the country nor themselves any good on the long run as all over human civilization, brute force has never prevailed over the people of goodwill and Boko Haram can never be an exception.
He declared, “we want to make it clear that no group, be it political or religious or ethnic will rule over the quiet and God-fearing majority by intimidation, blackmail or evil machinations”.
“The actions taken by President Jonathan’s administration would have moved the development of the country much farther if the needless Book Haram distractions were not there.”
He therefore, urged Nigerians to pray fervently against the mindless killings, urging support for the administration of President Jonathan and security agencies for a quick resolution of security challenges as envisaged by National Council of States.
Niger Delta
Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
