Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has enjoined Christian faithful to use the Lenten season, which began on Wednesday to pray for solutions to the socio-economic and security challenges confronting the nation.
Chairman of the forum, Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, made the call on Thursday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo.
The forum also enjoined Christians to conduct themselves very well during the season in order to maximise the spiritual and physical benefits inherent in the season.
Aliyu identified good intention, prayers and firmness of purpose in the pursuit of good deeds as conditions for reaping the benefits of the holy season.
He reminded Christians that they “are obliged to fast, pray and abstain from heavy meals and other bad habits as well as give alms during the Lenten period,” and urged them to accord it all the necessary attention by being proactive in decisions and actions that would ensure their full participation in the fast.
He said the Ash Wednesday, which signifies the commencement of the 40-day Lenten season, was characterised by penance, reflection and fasting to prepare Christian faithful for Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday and should therefore be taken very seriously by all Christians.
The statement urged Christian clerics to educate their congregations on what is expected of Christians during the holy season in order to earn God’s blessings.
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