By Festus Ahon, ASABA

WORRIED by the dwindling economy of the country, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, yesterday said Nigeria will get speedy economic recovery when the people imbibe godly approach to addressing issues.

Gov. Okowa

Okowa who spoke at the 70th birthday thanksgiving service of the former Chief Judge of the State, Justice Rosaline Bozimo, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Ugborikoko, Uvwie local government area of the state, expressed hope that Nigeria will rise again.

Urging the people to “spend time to pray; everyday of our life, we should truly live godly life because, you cannot love God without loving your neighbour, he said; “We should impact positively on those around us, we should show love to our neighbours.”

He said Justice Bozimo “is a shining star with an infectious personality and we are excited that God is keeping her strong.”

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Brume in a sermon, called for respect for human rights and human dignity in Nigeria, saying “Mary the Mother of Jesus deserves to be honoured because of the roles she played as mother of God because in Christ, God became a human being for us to be saved and if Jesus Christ is God, then, Mary, is the mother of God.”

Brume lauded the distinguishing roles Justice Bozimo has played in the society and told Christians to be strong and confident because, their challenges would become a thing of the past if they believe in Jesus Christ.