President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said that Nigeria would overcome the threat of terrorism, and called on all faithful in the country to be prayerful.
Jonathan, who made the call in a Standing Committee Meeting organised by the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, in Yenagoa described terrorism as a challenge to nation building.
"We will win the war against terrorism; Nigeria is a loving country and no religion in the country preaches destruction of life and property.
"My administration will continue to secure citizens’ life and ensure that crime is curtailed," Jonathan said.
In his address, Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa, said the programme in the state was a welcome development, and solicited for prayers for the country.
"I thank Nigerians for their prayers and support to government, I urge you to keep faith and contribute your quota in the transformation of the country.
"I must say that Bayelsa is a home for all, secure and safe; I urge all citizens in the country to embrace peace and love," Dickson said.
In his remark, Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, the Primate of Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, commended the president, saying that the church would continue to support the government.
Okoh said that the programme, which was tagged: ``Put on the Whole Amour of God’’, was to strengthen the faith of Nigerians.
"We should put on the amour of God because His amour will always stand for us against every evil machination of the enemy," Okoh said.
NAN
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