Kafanchan – Churches in Kafanchan, Kaduna State on Sunday offered special prayers for peace to reign in Nigeria as the country marks its 56th Independence Anniversary.
Checks conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that churches observed special prayer session for leaders at all levels of government.
At the Goodness Power Base Church, Abuja street, the Pastor, Emmanuel Kwalbe, reminded Christians of their scriptural responsibility to pray for those in authority.
Also, Pastor Emmanule Musa of All Saints Cathedral, admonished Christians to live exemplary life as demonstrated by Christ.
The Clergy said Christians must be guided in their criticism of government’s policies, rather than engaging in uncivil utterances.
“We must not utter abusive utterances on our leaders but instead, pray for them on a daily basis,” the cleric said.
Other churches who offered same prayers were ECWA Church, Takau, Anglical Church Garaje and Living Faith Church, Takau.
NAN also reports that the churches observed thanksgiving song renditions to mark the anniversary.