Former Taraba State Governor, Rev. Jolly Nyame, has urged citizens of the state to intensify prayers for Governor Agbu Kefas, saying only sustained prayers can enable him to deliver on his mandate.
Rev. Nyame gave the charge at an interdenominational service to mark this year’s Christmas celebration in Jalingo, Taraba State capital.
He expressed confidence that Governor Kefas would not disappoint the people of the state if he continues to enjoy spiritual support and prayer from the people, especially Christians from the state.
“I am happy that among the prayers offered today, the governor was remembered. The theme of the sermon, ‘Hope does not disappoint,’ speaks directly to our situation.
“I believe Governor Agbu Kefas will not disappoint us. He can only fail if we abandon him, but if we continue to pray for him, he will succeed,” Nyame said.
Nyame, who reflected on his experience as governor, said leadership often comes with spiritual and psychological pressures that ordinary people may not easily understand.
“Public office is not ordinary. Some of the things leaders do require spiritual insight to understand.
“When you are sworn in, given sirens, security, and authority, it is like your thinking changes. You may begin to look down on people and only listen to what others want you to hear. It is often after leaving office that you truly realise what happened.”
He noted that the experience is common among leaders at all levels, stating that the burden was heavier on governors due to the powers and privileges associated with the office.
Nyame further called on Christians to continually pray for Governor Kefas and other leaders in authority, enabling them to lead with wisdom, humility, and the fear of God.
According to him, “It is only prayer that will keep the governor focused and prevent him from disappointing the people.”
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Taraba State, Very Rev. Fr. William Owoshiri, urged Christians to use the festive season to pray for healing, restoration and divine intervention in Nigeria.
“In a world confronted by economic hardship, insecurity and social division, the message of Christmas remains relevant,” Owoshiri said.
He called on Christians to serve as ambassadors of peace, tolerance and unity, and stressed the need for harmonious coexistence among people of different faiths.
“Religious diversity should never be a source of division or hostility but a foundation for mutual respect, cooperation and shared responsibility for peace and development,” he added.
The state CAN Chair further called for fervent prayers for national transformation, lasting peace, unity and stability in Taraba State and Nigeria at large.
He also urging citizens to back prayers with responsible conduct, sincere dialogue, justice and collective action.
Earlier in his sermon, Very Rev. Fr. Sani Ephraim encouraged Christians to keep hope alive despite the numerous challenges facing the country.
Speaking on the topic “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” the guest speaker said that Nigeria’s battered condition could only be restored through prayer and renewed faith.
He urged Christians to empower themselves spiritually, morally and economically to withstand challenges that could cause them to compromise their faith.
