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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