The Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter has fixed July 2 2021 as a day of intercessory prayer against insecurity in the state and the country at large.
This was revealed on Monday after a stakeholder meeting between Oyo state government and Christian Association of Nigeria CAN.
During the meeting, the state government through the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, Governor Seyi Makinde’s Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe and the christian body agreed to go spiritual, with a vow to hold a special praise, worship and prayer session to intercede for the state.
Speaking during the meeting, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun noted that the state government resorted in seeking the intervention of religious stakeholders in the state, to forge a new front against insecurity.
He said “In a bid to renew our efforts against insecurity, Oyo state has been working tirelessly against insecurity in recent times. We have purchased needed gadgets and vehicles for security agents in the state and we will do more.
“However, we can not do it alone, we apparently need to change our strategies and work with you religious stakeholders in the state.
“We are meeting christians and Christian body for a specific reason, which is to trigger a religious war against the devilish act of banditry, abduction and insecurity in the state.”
This government seeks to secure the state from insecurity and we will do so regardless of the state of the nation.
“And as we redouble our efforts, we will never allow insecurity to divide us, this is why we have engaged representatives of all religion in the State: Christian, Muslim and traditional worshippers”.
In his comment, Chairman, CAN, Oyo State chapter, Apostle (Col) Joshua Akinyemiju said the body in partnership with the Chaplain of the state government house will commence a powerful intercession for the state.
“Yes, insecurity is not exclusive to Oyo state, but we believe as Christians, we will not give in. We will intensify our efforts to pull down the strong hold of the enemy”, he said.
The CAN Chairman however berated those promulgating falsehood that the state government has neglected Christian or Islamic bodies, rather seeking only traditional means.
“We are glad this meeting is coming up today. This strategy by the state government is commendable and we thank the government for inviting us”, he said.