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Discharge your responsibilities at home rightly, Anglican Primate urges fathers
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Discharge your responsibilities at home rightly, Anglican Primate urges fathers

St Philip’s Anglican Communion, Men’s Fellowship Ministering

 

By Bridget Ikyado

The Most Revd. Henry Ndukuba, Bishop of Abuja Diocese and Primate of All Nigeria, has urged fathers to lead and discharge spiritual responsibility at home in order to grow their families in the path of God.

In a message on Sunday in Abuja,to mark the 2023 Father’s Day Celebration with the theme “Transformed Fathers: Transformed Homes,” the primate urged fathers to live exemplary lives for the wife and children to emulate.

He said some fathers had relegated the responsibility of ensuring the spiritual well being of their family to the mothers, contrary to the teachings of the Bible.

He said it was the responsibility of fathers to transmit the word of God to their families.

“That is what the Bible says and expects from fathers.

“We have prayerfully chosen the theme for this year’s fathers day; this theme emphasises the connection between a person’s inner most transformation of their external environment, specifically their homes.

“The idea is that when a person experiences positive change within themselves, such as a change in attitude, behaviour, or perspective, it can lead to a corresponding change in their home environment.

” This can manifest in many ways, such as increased cleanliness, organisation and harmony within the homes,” he said.

Also the Vicar, St Phillip’s Anglican Church,Gwarinpa, Ven. Princewill Ireoba, advised men to be active and proactive in all endeavours.

He said their actions would go a long way positively or negatively in the family, society and nation at large.

“Live examplary lives, so we can build a positive nation.”

He said the church had already started preparing the youth to be responsible men in future.

“We have to catch them young, we have activities lined up for them to follow, with guidelines,” he said.

The Chairman, Men’s Fellowship of the Church, Sir Macjohn Nwaobiala, said the topic was apt and would go a long way to save homes for destructions.

He urged men to be cautious of their actions as the children were quick to pick up such characters exhibited.

“If a man acts right it goes a long way, and if he acts wrongly, it still goes and long way and may cause more problems ahead,” he said.

He said the men had x-rayed the topic and advised fathers to act right for a transformed society.

In a sermon, Rev. Gibson Udem called on Christian fathers to always be worthy of emulation in all their actions to ensure a better society and to pray always.

While expressing concern over the attitude of some fathers who were fast deviating from fatherly roles, the cleric admonished Christian fathers to always show love and provide for their families.

The cleric called on fathers to shun every form of violence against women and stressed the need for them to bring up their children in the fear of God, to enable them to become responsible citizens of the country (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Idris Abdulrahman

Fathers Day: Cleric urges fathers to be worthy role models
Religious

Fathers Day: Cleric urges fathers to be worthy role models

Men Fellowship of Methodist Cathedral of Unity Ministering

 

by Bridget Ikyado

The Archbishop of Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Abuja, Most Rev. Michael Akinwale, has called on Christian fathers to be worthy role models to their families and society.

The Archbishop made the call on Sunday in a sermon to mark this year’s Father’s Day in Abuja.

He admonished fathers not to deviate from their roles, especially in guiding family members, providing for them and sharing love.

“Men are the head of each family, and their roles determine what a family, society or nation will look like.

” I urge fathers to be responsible to their divine duties, which is to train their children in the way of the Lord.

“Live exemplary life’s worthy of emulation and having positive influence on the children”, he said.

Akinwale also advised fathers to be priests of their homes and raise holy ayers to pray for the family.

“Display good Christian character that will inspired the family.

“Once a family is good, issues of banditry, kidnapping, rape and insecurity will be eliminated.

” I wish all men will live to their expectations “, he added.

In his speech, Elder Kola Oyelami, the Cathedral’s Men President urged fathers to have the fear of God in all they do.

“The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom,” he said, adding that they should also strive raise their families in the way of God.

In a message from the Methodist, National President of the Men’s Fellowship, Sir Kahinde Oladeji, advised Christians to let love lead, adding that with love all things are possible.

He advised Christinas to always pray and support rhe church and it’s leadership.

The National President urged the church to pray for the new administration for a better nation.

He also admonished men to wake up from their slumber and reawaken their spiritual life and leadership. (NAN)
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Tinubu has good intentions for Nigeria, says General Overseer
General News , Religious

Tinubu has good intentions for Nigeria, says General Overseer

By Kingsley Okoye

Rev. Unuefe Ikhiuwu, the General Overseer, Christ’s Chosen Church of God International (CCCG), has urged Nigerians, especially Christians, to give the country’s President, Bola Tinubu, the needed support to succeed.

Ikhiuwu said this in Abuja on Thursday during an assessment tour of ongoing Church projects in different divisions under Abuja zone.

He said that Tinubu had good intentions for the country and should be supported to take the country to the next level.

“We hope for a better Nigeria, by God’s grace.

“In fact, there is no leader without a good intention but what I think is wrong with us is advisers.

“I pray that Tinubu will listen to the voice of God and hear the yearnings of the people to make Nigeria better than what it is.

“I hear him say renewed hope, and I say it should be so indeed to this country; Christians should be law abiding and support the government of the day.

“The Bible says ‘let every soul be subject to the high powers, be it in the Church, government or wherever they are.

“All Christians should support the government of the day and be loyal to dedicated authorities,” he said.

He urged Christians to remain steadfast and not to compromise their faith and love for God no matter the challenge or difficulty, as they would be rewarded with a “crown of life” at the end.

The General Overseer, while commending the Pastors and members of the Church for the developmental stride recorded, said he had so far visited about 30 branches of the Church for on-the-spot assessment of projects.

“My coming is to spur the Pastors and members to more action,” he added.

Rev. Godspower Ogheneovo, Resident Pastor, Lugbe branch, CCCG, said they would continue to propagate the gospel so as to rid the society of evil.

He commended the General Overseer for his visit and called for assistance of the headquarter Church to complete various projects which the branch had embarked upon. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Emmanuel Afonne

RCCG offers free medical treatment to FCT residents
Religious

RCCG offers free medical treatment to FCT residents

By Vivian Emoni

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, FCT Province 17, has offered free medical support to residents of Jeje, Karshi in the FCT.

The Wife of the Provincial Pastor in Charge of the province, Pst. Mercy Adeyanju, at an outreach programme organised by the province, said the essence of the programme was to encourage the residents.

Adeyanju said that the aim of the programme was to put smile on the faces of the people and let them know that they were not left alone.

According to her, our reason for this outreach is to let them feel also belonging, that Jesus Christ loves them and care for them.

“They should know that Christ is everywhere and is concerned about their welfare; we have come with our medical team to give them free tests, drugs and provide some wears to them.

“The essence is to put a smile on their faces and to know that we also love and care for them.

Adeyanju said that the women from the province organised the programme to sensitise the people to the provincial sisters convention scheduled for June 16 to 18.

She advised the residents to serve God in truth and in strong faith, adding that Jesus Christ was the only way, truth and life.

Adeyanju, while delivery a message to the residents, tagged “God Loves You” in the scripture, John 3:16, encouraged the people to love and emulate Jesus Christ.

Pst. Bekky Olorunnishola, Wife of Assistant Pastor In Charge of the province, said the programme would support and strengthen the faith of the residents.

Olorunnishola, also a leader of Christian Social Responsibility, said the programme was part of avenue to preach the word of God to the community.

“We have come to spread the word of God to the people of Jeje, the essence of the outreach is to support and encourage the people.

“We want to let them know that God cares for them. We want to let them know that sound health is life.

” They should learn how to take good care of their health, both spiritually, medically, physically and otherwise. We are to build a stronger community in Christ and the nation at large,” she said.

Mrs Halima Bawa, member of the medical team and a minister in the province, said that the essence of the programme was to ensure that health of the people was in order.

Bawa said that the Church was providing free drugs and tests such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, blood pressure, among others.

She advised the residents to always take good care of their health, visit hospital and ensure they followed instructions given by medical experts.

The Pastor In Charge of the Parish, David Kaura, visited Fountain of Joy and expressed gratitude to God.
Kaura, however, called on Nigerians and government to provide access to water, electricity and other social amenities to the community.

A 98-year old mother in the community, Mrs Maryam Gona, thanked the RCCG for providing free medical treatment and the messages they offered to encourage their faith.

“The church is wonderful, the medical team has given me some drugs, tested me and even encouraged me to continue serving God, it’s a good thing seeing them around us.

“May God Almighty bless them all and continue to provide for them in all their efforts,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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Edited by Idris Abdulrahman

Religious

Fathers’ Day: be good ambassadors of Christ, cleric advises Christians

By Jacinta Nwachukwu

Rev. Samuel Nyakno of Missionary of St. Paul (MSP), Gwagwalada, Abuja, has advised Christians to be good ambassadors of Christ and exhibit good virtues wherever they find themselves.

Nyakno gave the advice during his homily on Sunday in commemoration of the 2023 Fathers’ Day celebration at St. Luke’s Camplaincy, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, Abuja.

According to him, Christians should be one with Christ, part of his body and part of his creation.

Nyakno said one could only attain eternal life if he was connected with God, saying “whenever we are connected with Him, whatever we ask Him He will give us”.

“God is a Father and has given man the privilege to share in the fatherhood with him. Man is to lead other creatures to God.

“How are you contributing to the development of the House of God?

“Whatever position you occupied in the society, you are expected to represent God in those positions,” he said.

The reverend further explained that there were many channels to get connected with God through different works of life.

Earlier, the Chaplin, Rev. Fr. Patrick Nnamani while commending fathers for their support towards the church said without fathers the building would collapse.

Nnamani said that many men were going through difficult times and prayed that God would bless them and give them the hearts to accommodate all the challenges.

Mr Ezekiel Alagboso, President of Catholic Men’s Organisation, of the Camplaincy said that fathers were entrusted with a lot of both human, capital and spiritual resources.

Alagboso said that fathers were expected to draw knowledge and courage from the examples of Jesus Christ by leading exemplary lives.

He said if this was achieved the world would be a better place.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of this year’s Fathers’ Day celebration is “Effective management for organisational growth.(NAN)(www.nanews.ng)

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Edited by Benson Ezugwu/Razak Owolabi

Religious

Father’s Day: Be worthy role models, cleric tells Christian fathers

Catholic Men Organisation of the Church of the Annunciation Parish Kubwa Abuja

 

By Bridget Ikyado

The Parish Priest, Church of the Annunciation, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Edache, has called on Christian fathers to always exhibit actions that are worthy of emulation in all their actions for a better society.

Edache made the call on Sunday in a sermon to mark this year’s Father’s Day Celebration in Kubwa, Abuja.

Any society with a complete family is always devoid of criminalities and a blessing to the nation, enhancing development.

While expressing concern over the attitude of some fathers who are fast deviating from fatherly roles, the highly respected cleric admonished Christian fathers to always show love and provide for their families.

He also enjoined Christians to be focused, “praying God to give them the grace to keep our homes.

“Don’t loose focus, Jesus Christ is your corner Stone, tell all to Him,” he said.

On his part, Chairman of the Catholic Men Organization of the church, Mr Ambrose Onyeachonam, advised fathers to always watch their characters to avoid misleading their children as the mirror of the family.

He said the essence of Father’s Day was to recognize the roles of Father’s both in the church and families.

He called on fathers to shun every form of violence against women and stressed the need for them to bring up their children in the fear of God to enable them become responsible citizens of the country

Fathers should start cultivating closeness to the children by applying discipline with love, while making sure that a child clearly understood why he or she is being scolded for.

“The present day child is no longer attuned to the authoritarian stand of some fathers, especially when they want to assert their authority as a man without any cause for it,“ he said.

The cleric, however, urged fathers to spend excellent time with their families, instead of hanging out in joints with friends and peers.

“Fathers should return home and strive to understand their homes as well as the individual differences in their children, which makes them unique from one another in terms of characters and view-points.“

He also said that fathers’ fellowship in the church was meant for spiritual upliftment and interaction among fathers, which involves sharing experiences.

The Chairman of the Occasion, Mr Francis Bobai, also advised fathers to live responsibly and shun divorce in order to raise morally-upright children.

He said the increase in social vices among youths was as a result of fathers’ absence in training the children right from infancy, as most women had become single mothers and were solely nurturing their kids.

“For a child to be properly groomed with the right moral standards, the father must be contributory in the process,” he said.

He, however, urged men to live up to their responsibilities in grooming their wards to avoid exposing the children to social vices.

“Fatherhood entails understanding your obligations and responsibilities as a man to your wife, children and the society at large”.

Highlights of the Father’s Day celebration in the church include dance, special numbers by the Catholic Men Organization and presentation of gifts to fathers and prayers for the country and its leaders. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Vincent Obi

Religious

Kumuyi urges Nigerian youths to stand out among nations

Second Right:FCT Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry Pst Elijah Adebiyi and other clerics at the World.Press Conference

 

By Bridget Ikyado

The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, says if well guided and equipped, Nigerian youths will stand out among nations.

According to him, young people are a critical mass that can make Nigeria stand out, but they must be guided and equipped with the right values to achieve this goal.

He spoke virtually at a news conference in Abuja ahead of the global children and teenagers convocation jointly organised under the auspices of Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK.

According to Kumuyi, Nigeria has a bright future, and young people are an essential part of that future.

He, therefore, emphasised the importance of catching young people early and inculcating in them the right values.

“Nobody is born a doctor, an engineer, an achiever, a militant courageous soldier. We’ll all start at the ground level,” Kumuyi added.

The FCT Overseer of DCLM, Pastor Elijah Adebiyi, echoed Kumuyi’s sentiment, stating that the convocation was open to children and teenagers between 5 and 19 years of age.

He said it would provide a platform for young people to interact with one another and learn from experienced teachers.

Adebiyi said, “We believe that young people are the future, and we want to invest in them.”

“This is a critical mass of Nigerians that can make our country stand out if we catch them young by inculcating in them spiritual, academic and moral values,

“The children and teenagers convocation is an opportunity for young people to come together and learn from experienced teachers who are committed to providing them with the right values and skills to succeed in life.”

The global children and teenagers convocation will take place from May 11 to 14 at the Main Bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)BTT/IA

Edited by Idris Abdulrahman

Religious

Hajj: Prospective pilgrims get deadline to complete fare

By Bosede Olufunmi

Prospective pilgrims who made deposits for the forthcoming Hajj with Kano State Pilgrims and Welfare Board have been told to complete their payment as announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abba Muhammed-Danbatta, gave the charge at a news conference on Tuesday in Kano.

Muhammed-Danbatta said the deadline was to enable the board to comply with the deadline set by NAHCON for all states in respect of payment of Hajj fares for this year.

The board executive secretary said that payment of the balance by prospective pilgrims would enable the board to establish its master list for the trip, considering the time frame for the transportation of the pilgrims to the Holy land.

Muhammed-Danbatta said that 4,500 out of the 5,917 intending pilgrims had completed their payment for the pilgrimage.

He disclosed that completing the amount as required, would enable the board to continue with other travel arrangements as well as the deadline for the balance of payment to NAHCON.

He said that, “even those who have not completed their payment are included in the list of the intending pilgrims going for this year’s Hajj, but I still want to plead with others to complete the payment of their fare.

“Max Air has been engaged as one of the aircraft to airlift our intending pilgrims, each one will airlift over 1,600 intended pilgrims and they have ordered for another aircraft,” he said.

Muhammed-Danbatta said the board had completed all preparations for this year’s Hajj, including accommodation, feeding, transportation from Jeddah to Makkah and Makkah to Madina.

He said the board was, however, waiting for directives from NAHCON to start issuing visa for those from the state. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Idris Abdulrahman

Religious

2023 Hajj: FCT begins medical screening for intending pilgrims on May 5

By Salisu Sani-Idris

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says it will commence medical screening for the 2023 Hajj intending pilgrims from May 5 to May 7.

The Director of the Board, Malam Abubakar Evuti, announced this in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Malam Muhammad Aliyu, on Tuesday in Abuja.

Evuti also disclosed that the inoculation exercise for all the intending pilgrims would be conducted from May 15 to May 17, 2023, in line with the procedure for the trip to Saudi Arabia.

He advised intending pilgrims to participate in all activities earmarked by the board for proper guidance to get value for their money without any hindrance.

The director however warned all intending pilgrims who are yet to return their completed application forms or submit their International Passports to do so.

This, according to him, will enable the board fast track the process of obtaining their travel documents in good time before the commencement of airlift to Saudi Arabia.

Evuti said that the board would commence the second phase of education and orientation exercise for intending pilgrims on April 29 to April 30.

The director explained that activities have been outlined to actualise the success of the operation and ensure that intending pilgrims are well prepared for the spiritual journey to the holy land of Saudi Arabia.

He sassured that intending pilgrims would get the rudiments of performing Hajj in order to have value for their hard-earned money paid to perform the religious obligation.

Evuti disclosed that intending pilgrims who paid through Abaji, Kwali and Gwagwalada Area Councils as well as those who registered through the Hajj Saving Scheme would be trained on April 29.

“While those who registered through the Headquarters, Bwari, Kuje and Abuja Municipal Area Councils would have their orientation exercise on April 30 at the Permanent Hajj Camp located at Bassan Jiwa, close to the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.

He said that Islamic scholars and relevant stakeholders have already been mobilised for the exercise scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. on April 30.

He added that the phased orientation exercises would enable the intending pilgrims get enlightened on the Hajj rites as well as guidelines and new policies introduced for this year’s Hajj by the Saudi authorities and National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Muhammad Suleiman Tola

Religious

Eid-el-Fitr: Cleric seeks improved Nigeria, advises President-elect

By Aisha Cole
The Chief Imam of Sideeqat Ahmad Megida Central Mosque Ikorodu, Nurudeen Abdul-Kadiri, has urged the President -elect to uphold justice and protect lives and property in his incoming administration.
Abdul-Kadiri made the plea at the Eid-el Fitr prayer held in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Friday.
The cleric stated that Allah said in the Holy Quran that he would not change the condition of any nation except the people were just and renounce all their evil ways.
“If all of us can stop our evil ways, Allah will fix Nigeria for us.
“My advice to the incoming  government is that they uphold justice, protect lives and property, and unite the people.
“President-elect should ask Nigerians to go back to the basics because if we get it right at the level of the family,  the society will be better for all.
“The incoming administration should make education and food affordable and available for the masses,” he advised.
He urged Nigerians to always remember  leaders in prayers and support them to succeed.
Abdul-Kadiri pleaded with Nigerian Muslims to continue with the good deeds they exhibited during the Ramadan period.
The cleric urged Muslims to allow God’s consciousness to be the driving force of all their actions
According to him, the primary purpose of Ramadan is to inculcate piety, pointing out that with this, the society would be balanced and peaceful.
Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba of Pharmacology and Toxicology Department, University of Lagos, congratulated all Muslims on the Eid-el-Fitr celebration after 29 days fasting during Ramadan.
Oreagba prayed to Almighty Allah to continue to bless Nigerians individually and collectively.
He said that there was urgent need for leaders that would transform the economy for the good of all Nigerians.
“We need a leader that really has the masses in mind to help and care for them.
“That is the kind of the leader that we need presently and we believe the President-elect Sen. Bola Tinubu will do that for our people.
“The situation is not good enough but we have faith in Allah that will make it better for us through the leader that we have elected,” Oreagba said.
Another preacher, Hajia Zainab Moshood, urged the Lagos State Government to improve on the traffic situation in the state.
She said this was necessary to reduce time of getting to work which she said was affecting productivity.
Alhaji Abdul-Fatai Salami, who also spoke, commended Muslims in Ikorodu  community for the large turnout to observe the Eid-el-Fitr prayers.
Salami urged Nigerian leaders to have empathy on the less privileged people in the society stressing that everyone would give account of his or her deeds.(NAN).
Edited by Oluwole Sogunle
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