The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, called on Christians in the State to be dedicated in prayers to God, and live a life of sacrifices that would advance the development of the State.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) made the call on Monday, 2nd November 2020, when the Assembly of Kalabari Christians paid him a visit in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
According to Juliana Masi, Press Officer to the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Danagogo, expressed delight that the annual Kalabari National Day of Thanksgiving serves as an important avenue for all Kalabaris’ to seek the face of God in restoring the prosperity of the land.
While requesting the visitors to use the Day of Thanksgiving to re-dedicated the land and themselves to the service of God and man, he emphasized that some developed countries such as the USA and Canada, the citizens have constantly dedicated their service to God and man, bringing about the visible and attractive development persons from other countries now wish to enjoy.
“I believe that the anchor on God is important because without God it is difficult to achieve life’s aspirations.
“I am delighted that you are all here in preparation for the National Day of Thanksgiving. I urge you to galvanize all Kalabaris and friends to be part of the 2020 Thanksgiving.
“I have always witnessed that both traditional rulers, pastors, politicians and the younger generation attend previous Thanksgivings. I am persuaded that when these crops of leaders are united in any society, there is no way blessings and changes will not arise in such society or nation”, he said.
He further sympathized with the visitors on the sudden death of some of its core members during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Earlier, the BoT Chairman of the Assembly of Kalabari Christians, Apostle Enemenia Darego, said the Assembly is an umbrella body of all Christians and Christian Groups in the Kalabari ethnic nationality.
He added that, the Assembly scheduled to hold the 5th edition of the Kalabari National Day of Thanksgiving on December 11th, 2020, is focused to ensure the redemption and prosperity of Kalabari land by spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and seeking the face of God through prayers and Thanksgiving.
Prayers were offered to God for the SSG.
