Lenten: ”Let Us All Serve God And Humanity”- Primate

The Primate, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Nigeria, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has called on Leaders at all levels to emulate Jesus Christ and serve sacrificially

Most Reverend Ndukuba who made the call in Abuja, at the Holy Communion Service and Imposition of Ashes to mark the beginning of this year’s Lent in Abuja said God expected everyone irrespective of position or status to make sacrifices exemplifying Christ who surrended himself as a sacrificial lamp for the attornment of sins.

“This is where we called for everyone to serve dutifully and sacrificially in every place God has called us, whether in the office, in the farm, in the market, in businesses, in our churches or in our schools, let us do all to serve God and humanity, I prayed that all of us will look beyond the gains of this words to see the Glory of Heavens and prays towards having peace with God and having peace with one another.’

He therefore urged leaders at all levels to make positive sacrifices for the good of the nation’s devoid of their personal interest.

He said as living creatures it is expected of Nigerians to serve God and humanity, therefore live and exemplary lives worthy of emulations.

“We learned to sacrifice, as Jesus himself came, He said I came not to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many, we should learn from Jesus as Jesus fasted for forty days and forty nights, is a sacrifice, we will love to see our leaders sacrifice for the good of this nation.”

Reverend Ndukuba therfore called on Nigerians to use the season to seek the face of God praying together, regardless of religious affiliations, foster unity and promote tolerance among different faiths in the country.