Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, alongside his wife, dedicated their prayers to Nigeria.
Obi expressed his gratitude to God for keeping Nigeria as “one nation” notwithstanding “our differences and the many challenges faced” more than sixty-five (65) years of independence.
In Rome, Obi presented Nigeria’s situation to God; he met with the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, and pleaded for prayers for Nigeria.
Obi posted on X: “My dearest wife and I chose to dedicate our prayers to Nigeria. With hearts full of gratitude, we thanked God that, despite our differences and the many challenges faced over sixty-five years of independence, He has kept us together as one nation – a rare and profound blessing for which we remain deeply thankful.
“We also sought forgiveness for our national transgressions and implored God to intervene in the suffering of the Nigerian people.
“On Wednesday the 8th of October, we rose early for the Papal General Audience at St. Peter’s Basilica, where we were blessed to hear the Catechesis of His Holiness on hope, perseverance, and steadfast faith in times of hardship.
“At St. Peter’s, we were privileged to be received in audience by His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex, to whom we humbly appealed for prayers for our beloved country, Nigeria.
“I believe fervently in the power and providence of God. Yet, as we lift our nation before Him in prayer, we must not surrender to fatalism.”
