The immediate-past Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has called for continuous prayers for his successor, Governor Umo Eno as well as other leaders for sustainable peace which he described as a major driving force engendering growth and development.
Emmanuel, who stated this in the spirit of Christmas, also urged everyone to be his brother’s keeper, loving genuinely and caring for one another.
He said in the spirit of love that usually accompanied Christmas, the season should underscore the importance of genuine reconciliation for greater harmony, unity and peace for sustainable development of the state.
The former governor stated on Thursday this while speaking at this year’s Christmas Service at the United Evangelical Church (UEC) at his hometown, Awa Iman, in Onna local government area of the State.
He noted that Christmas remains a time to celebrate the mercy of God in saving mankind through the birth of Jesus Christ.
“There’s a star for a King in every family, and that’s why the Wisemen could identify the star of Jesus Christ amongst other stars. This is a period of prophecy, and so, may your star shine in your family”, Emmanuel declared.
In a sermon at the service on the theme; “Lessons Behind the Season”, the Resident Pastor of the UEC, Awa Iman, Ikot Idem Udo Superintendency, Rev. Titus Akpan, charged worshippers on the need to emulate the humility of Jesus Christ as seen from his birth to ministry life.
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light and they that were in the shadow of death, have the light of life. This is a major lesson behind the season, having Jesus Christ as the light of the world.”
