EMMANUEL KEHINDE,ILORIN
A Senior pastor of New Christian Power Centre, Gwarinpa in Abuja, who also doubled as Celebrant Rev. Dr. Ajani Edeki, has urged Nigerians to live together in peace and harmony and continue to pray for the unity of the country.
Edeki ,made the appeal during the interview at the thanksgiving service to mark the 50th anniversary of his
marriage and 80th birthday anniversary in Abuja, federal capital territory, FCT.
The Celebrant who was Phsically strong and happy said Nigerians must be united and hope for a better future, adding that religion has a critical role to play in the peaceful co-existence of the country.
The cleric, who is a professional architect therefore advised religious leaders to continue to preach peace and Unity of purpose to their members and the generality of Nigeria.
The double event was attended by the family members home and abroad, members of the Police Community Relations committee PCRC led by the national welfare Secretary, Dr Nana Ngozi Dahiru, National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) led by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chairperson, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), New Christians.
Power Centre International School Management and staffers led by the School Principal, and Vice Principal, Ewheyae lsoko Association of Nigeria, Abuja branch, worldwide, the officiating Minister Bishop Emmanuel Joseph, Media Executives, friends and well wishers across the globe among others.
He said, “At 80, I feel healthier than ever before. I thank God Almighty for making it
possible for us to witness this great occasion, it can only be God and not humanity and thank God for my good wife, she has stood firm for me all my life. She is a woman of substance, who I can’t describe but simply say she is God’s gift for me. My gratitude goes to my children and grandchildren for their support. I cannot thank them enough.”
Speaking on compassion, he advised couples to value their spouses and to be patient with each other because it is only peace that can guarantee love. He added that they should not allow anything to affect their marriage which they have built together as one for many years.
The wife, Pastor Mrs Amb. Charity Edeki who also gave her own voice, thanking God for a day like this in their life time. The senior pastor CPC Church and the Proprietress CPC international School Abuja said “l was happy and overwhelmed”. She declared. End.