From Isaac Ojo
The need to fashion a strategy to inspire Ndigbo to embrace public service through community prayer was the focus of a one-day sensitisation programme by the Divine Illumination Integrated Concept.
The maiden event, held at Akuzor Nkpor, Idemili North LGA of of Anambra State was graced by anointed men and women of God, community leaders, captains of industries, entrepreneurs, and journalists among others.
The Convener, Evang. Theorays Ejikeme in an opening remark explained that his vision for ‘Ekpere Ime Ogbe’ (Community Prayer) was to create a platform where Ndigbo will be encouraged to serve God to gain the grace of God.
The vision according to Evang. Ejikeme is also aimed at promoting youth empowerment to enable them discover and harness their talents; promote peace and progress of the family where everyone can feel at home; and enhance community service where people will seek the good of their community first.
He noted that the society has sank deep into hopelessness due to selfish interest that has led to the systemic failures in the families and leadership; leading to illiteracy, ignorance, crime and criminality, get-rich-quick syndrome, hunger, idolatry, insecurity, diseases, and sudden deaths, pointing out that a return to God through community prayer can bring the change we need.
“People do not have the capacity to work for the community due to selfish interest. God wants Ndigbo to gather as a community to propel progress and define their destiny as weapons of warfare have failed and it is only through community prayer that we can entrench peace and sanity in our society”, he concluded.
Presenting a keynote speech, Chief Zeribe Ezeanuna lamented that those championing for better Nigeria are getting tired as a result of different ideological conflicts weighing the country down.
Contributing, a first class chief from Nkpor, High Chief Godwin Onwukwe described the event as God ordained, coming at an auspicious time when the nation is in need of direction and solution from various challenges.
While reiterating that God’s timing for the event was the best, he called on Ndigbo to take their destiny in their own hands, think home, and pray to God in their community to consolidate God’s blessings, praying for the vision to flourish.
Presentation of awards to entrepreneurs such as the CEO of Strong Africa Foundation, Mrs Chioma Ifeanyichukwu, and the President, Easy Way Group, Mr. Fidelis Eze, in an occasion where
prayers were said for the family, Ndigbo and Nigeria.
