Ash Wednesday: NCPC Boss Calls On Christians to Uphold Justice and Fairness

By Chinedu Echianu

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on Christians in Nigeria to uphold justice and fairness during the Lenten season.In his Ash Wednesday message which was made available to newsmen by Celestine Toruka,

Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at NCPC, Bishop Adegbite emphasized the importance of putting God at the centre of the Lenten season; “When you fast, you must uphold justice and fairness, God must be at the centre of it all,” he said.

Bishop Adegbite explained that Lent is a period of sober reflection, abstinence from food, water, and other pleasures, observed for forty days and forty nights. He encouraged Nigerians to continue praying together, regardless of their religious affiliations, highlighting the significance of interfaith harmony.

The NCPC boss specifically called for prayers for President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other top government officials, seeking God’s wisdom and direction for them.

Bishop Adegbite also prayed that the merciful Lord would bless Nigeria and Nigerians during this fasting period and beyond.