By Francis Sadhere
President of the Christian Association Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has assured Nigerians not be dismayed because of what the country is going through, stressing that God had not forgotten the country.
The CAN President stated this today in Warri, Delta State during his sermon at the Coronation Inter- denominational Thanksgiving Service held in Honour of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri.
The coronation Thanksgiving service held at the foursquare Gospel Church located at the Palace of the Olu of Warri, witnessed so many high dignitaries from within and outside the state.
Pastor Oritsejafor said despite the economic hardship being faced by the country, the country will bounce back, adding that their are so many men of God who are praying night and day for the country.
While congratulating Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri for a successful coronation, pastor Oritsejafor said the Thanksgiving service was special to him and the entire people of Iwere land because God has destined the new Olu of Warri for greater things.
Pastor Oritsejafor said the crown of the Olu of Warri is a special crown owned by only the Itsekiri Kingdom in the whole of Africa, noting that the crown, haven being more than five hundred years old, was a special gift given to the son of Dom Dom Mingos by the king of Portugal in the 16th century.
The CAN President urged the people to always thank God for not only what he has done for them, but also what will do for them, adding that Thanksgiving will move the hand of God to do more for them.
He warned the people against handling success the the wrong way, reminding that success, if not well managed can destroy an individual faster than failure.
Pastor Oritsejafor lamented that many Christians in Africa have mixed their traditions with Christianity, a situation he said, does not augur well with Christian in the continent.
The Thanksgiving service was well attended by the some government functionaries which included: the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, representative of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Barrister Ernest Okwenze Commissioner Culture and Tourism, Senator James Manager, Senator representing Delta South, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, Vincent Uduaghan, Commissioner for Works, Rev. Shola Williams, Evelyn Oboro, Chief Gabriel Ofotukun, Barr. Tunde Smooth, Dr. Joseph Otumara, Traditional rulers in the state and a host of others.
