By Sam Eyoboka
AS part of celebrations of Nigeria’s centenary anniversary, the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has called on all Christians to pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation. Oritsejafor said this year marks the 100th anniversary of the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorates to form what is today known as Nigeria, which makes this year a very crucial one for the survival of the country.

He therefore stressed the need for every citizen of the country irrespective of religious or ethnic differences to pray for the survival and progress of the country which has been under intense satanic attacks across the length and breath of nation. Oritsejafor said Nigeria is a nation ordained by God for greatness but whose growth had been stunted by a catalogue of challenges which he referred to as “satanic attacks and manipulation” that must be dealt with spiritually.

In a Press statement made available by his secretary, Pastor Sam Dottie, the CAN helmsman said his church has perfected plans to host a National Prayer Conference to offer fervent prayers for the peace and unity of the country. According to the statement, the prayer conference would hold between January 20 and 26 at the International Gospel Centre of Word of Life Bible Church in Warri.

Theme: “Grace Powered, and Mercy Saturated Life” National Director of Nigeria Prays, Dr. Moses Aransiola is expected to join hosts, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Helen Oritsejafor as guest speakers at the week long spiritual fiesta. The statement added that there will be two sessions everyday in the morning and in the afternoon; but on Sunday only one service at 8:00 a.m.