Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong on Sunday, 5th September 2021, attended Mass at the Church of Immaculate Conception Shendam, where he again called for more prayers for the peace and security of Plateau State and the unity of Nigeria.
Governor Lalong said the
recent unfortunate developments in the State have been largely contained, but
more work needs to be done to prevent reoccurrence, hence the need for prayers
and vigilance by all citizens.
He thanked the Church for consistently upholding the Government in prayers and also offering advice and solutions to the challenges of the State including insecurity. He said the Church has also contributed a lot in educating citizens and sanitizing them towards embracing peace, promoting harmony and showing love to people of various backgrounds.
He reminded worshippers
that security is a joint responsibility that requires the collaboration of citizens,
Government and law enforcement agencies must always unite against
criminals.
In a Homily, Rev. Bulus
Diarshap charged Christians to be alive to their duties as believers by showing
compassion, mercy and consideration for one another. He said lack of adherence
to the examples of Jesus Christ to love and respect the sanctity of lives is
responsible for most of the crises in the world.
Parish Priest, Rev. Father
Michael Kelong appreciated the Governor's visit to the Church and promised that
the congregation will continue to uphold him in prayer as well as offer advice
on matters that require counsel.
Member representing Shendam
Constituency at the Plateau State House of Assembly Hon. Livinus Kwapfuan and
the Chairman, Shendam LGA Hon. Alex Naantuam accompanied the Governor to the
Church service.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press &
Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
5th September 2021.
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