Baptist Convention charges leaders to ensure welfare of citizens

The Nigerian Baptist Convention has charged all public office holders to ensure the welfare of citizens in this hard time in Nigeria.

The national president of the Men’s Missionary Union, MMU, of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Dr Soye Asawo, gave the advice during a courtesy call on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, in Asaba.

“Our simple but profound charge to Your Excellency, therefore, is that it should not be lost on you at any point in your leadership that Nigerians today are suffering, and God has brought you to leadership at such a time like this to become a solution to the needs of Nigerians.”

Asawo said this year’s convention in Asaba, Delta State, is themed “Wonders Without Numbers,” with emphasis on the awesome power of God to do the impossible in the lives of His people.

Responding, Governor Oborevwori commended the MMU President for choosing Asaba for the 44th convention, adding that Delta remained a peaceful and prayerful state.

Oborevwori added: “Listening to you and all the commendations about the peaceful and serene atmosphere we have here, the access to the venue and good means of transportation, we are very happy.

“Every year, as a mark of honour and dedication to God, the state government hosts a Praise and Prayer Day every May 29th.

“It is our tradition and we will keep to it because that is why this state has been very peaceful and we will continue to do more for Deltans. We are doing our best with the help of our fathers of faith, who have continued to pray for us to succeed.”