The Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese Right Reverend Samuel Ezeofor has called for increased funding of the Agricultural sector to ensure bumper harvest which according to him will guarantee food security.
In a sermon at Christ Anglican church Achina, the headquarters of Amaiyi Archdeaconry during a special service to mark the Rogation Sunday in the Anglican Communion Worldwide, Bishop Ezeofor who described Agriculture as the mainstay of the economy before the advent of oil called on the Youths to embrace farming to become employers of labour in addition to becoming self-reliant.
Bishop Ezeofor described Rogation Sunday as a period when the church specially designated for the blessing of farm implements and other materials being used by professionals in the discharge of their duties for enhanced yield in addition to promoting professionalism.
Right Reverend Ezeofor who is also the National Chairman of the Evangelical fellowship in the Anglican Communion EFAC Nigeria, regretted that many youths are engaging in Idolatry in the name of practicing their rich cultural heritage and charged community Leaders to engage the Youths in sensitization to enable them realize the difference between Culture and paganism.
He charged the federal government to create more positive policies and Programmes that will reduce the high rate of poverty in the country.
Right Reverend Ezeofor, cautioned Christians against acts capable of debasing Christianity, reminding them of the need to be role models and shining examples wherever they are in order to win more souls for Christ.
The service which was attended by the President of Aguata Diocesan Women’s Ministry Mrs Chinyere Ezeofor, some Diocesan officials featured series of prayers for those in leadership positions, the church, Anambra State and the Nigerian-Nation.
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