By Kingsley Agim
The State Governor, Senator (Prof.) Ben Ayade has charged Nigerians to seek spiritual economy as a panacea to Nigeria's wobbly political and social economies.
The Governor, who was represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, made the emphasis during the inter-denominational Church service to mark Nigeria's 58th Independence Day Anniversary celebration, held at Intercessors Bible Mission, Calabar.
Governor Ayade emphasized on three key essence of a spiritual economy as providing a mental sanctuary for people to always go back to God for guidance in times of difficulties, a holy environment – which is the church – for the nurturing and renewal of one's spiritual strength, and a recovery environment which concerns with our faith in God.
The Governor, who called for a sober reflection on Nigeria's 58th years of unstoppable journey to greatness, also thanked Cross Riverians for their supporting his agenda of industrializing the State for economic prosperity for all.
He further remarked that his administration's cardinal priorities are to give hope and create a prosperity agenda for the people of Cross River State.
"I want to thank all of you, the Church for the opportunity to worship here today, the members of the Armed Forces, members of the House of Assembly, the State Chief Judge, and assure you that Cross River State will continue to be dedicated to the peace, prosperity and safety of its citizens.
Also speaking the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong spoke highly of the hope that Governor Ayade's administration portends to Cross Riverians and assured of even better things to come in his second tenure, adding that the State is privileged to have a visionary leader like Senator Ayade.
Mrs. Archibong further stated that the reaffirmation of Senator Ben Ayade for a second term is a testament to his giant strides and Cross River State roadmap to economic prosperity.
In his sermon tagged "Truly God has been good to Nigeria," with bible portions from Psalms chapter 71 vs. 1, the General Overseer of Intercessors Bible Mission, Archbishop Archibong Archibong, maintained that in spite of all the challenges facing the Nation, God's goodness is evident in Nigeria.
He prophesied that Nigeria's 58th Independence Anniversary celebration will encounter God's grace for a new beginning and urged Nigerians to be steadfast in their trust in God.
The Church service climaxed with prayers of intercession for Cross River State and our Nation, Nigeria; thereafter, a commemorative cake was cut to mark Nigeria's 58th Independence Day Anniversary.
The event was well attended by, notably, the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Michael Edem, Service Chiefs, top government officials, among others.
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