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Nigeria @64: CAN youths wing prays for Nigeria in Katsina

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The Youth Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Katsina State chapter, has organised a seven–hour Independence Praise Festival.

The special thanksgiving and prayer session took place on Tuesday at the United Evangelical Church, Kofar Kaura Layout, Katsina.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thanksgiving and prayer session was tagged ‘Sound of Victory’.

Ilemona Isaiah (JP), the Chairman of YOWICAN in the state, said the event was aimed at offering thanks to God for the blessings and achievements of the nation over the past 64 years.

He explained that the prayer session was used to pray for more peaceful coexistence, unity and an improved security in the state and the country as a whole.

Isaiah said,“It was to pray for the state and the nation for what the Lord has done in the past, what He is currently doing, and what is to come for Nigeria, the state and also our families.

“We equally want to congratulate and wish Gov. Dikko Radda and the good people of the state, Nigeria, and Nigerians a Happy 64th Independence Anniversary.

“We commend the efforts of the government towards the development and transformative youth programmes.”

He, therefore, called for more youths and women empowerment in the state.

According to him, Christians across the state who attended the event have prayed for better days ahead as a nation.

The participants concluded with fervent prayers for the nation’s future, and shared a message of hope, unity, and progress for Katsina State and the country as a whole.

The event featured participants from Zumunta Mata ECWA, Catholic Cathedral, ST. Peter’s Military Protestant Church Choir, NCCF, Sabon Rai, CAN Choir, and also YOWICAN Mass Choir, among others. (NAN)

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