By: Valentine Adese (JP),
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has urged Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWON), who visited him recently, to continue to pray for Nigeria and the leadership, as well as, followership for God to grant them wisdom and ability to resolve the current challenges in the nation.
The Governor gave this charge, when Lady Rose Agur, led the Executive Committee of the body to Government House Rayfield Jos, to pay a courtesy visit to the Governor and present to him the new President of CWON, Dame Mary Assipi Gonsun.
Governor Lalong, who was delighted with the honour of the visit by CWON, which is the umbrella body of women in the Catholic Church said, “The intercession of women, particularly CWON, was very useful in encouraging “Government serve the people with honesty, vigour and commitment”.
According to a press statement narrating the event, signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dated, 23rd July, 2021, Governor Lalong also asked them to pray for the rescue of people in captivity and for the defeat of evil persons that have terrorized the country.
Earlier, The Catholic Women Organization of Nigeria (CWON) had commended Governor Simon Bako Lalong for his inclusive leadership style that has promoted peace and greater harmony in the State and nation at large.
CWON Secretary Board of Trustees, Lady Rose Agur, appreciated the Governor for his disposition to reach out to people across religious, denominational and social groups.
“She also appreciated the donation of a bus to CWON and other forms of support that have facilitated the work of evangelism”. The statement stated.
Adding that, “She also told the Governor that, the National Executive Committee was in Jos for its Retreat and Executive Meeting”.
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