Agbese in a special message to mark Christmas noted that the Bible teaches Christians to pray for people in authority at all times.
In a statement on Monday, to commemorate Christmas, Agbese added that the prayers of the people availeth much.
He said, “Rather than murmuring, criticising or castigating the people in power, as Christians, we are taught to always pray for our leaders and people in positions of authority and it is only when the leader has peace of mind that he can settle down for the business of governance and administration.
“Since any decision taken from the top has ripple effects on all of us, down the line and to the least person amongst us, we owe it as an obligation to pray for wellness, good judgment, safety, grace and success for the President and all our leaders, across all levels”.
On security, the deputy spokesperson thanked the military for the successes recorded against insurgents across that land, saying, the era of reported cases of insurgencies and attacks on worship houses and worshipers during Christmas celebrations, is gone.
Agbese attributed this to the giant strides of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and his team, “in their efforts to return Nigeria to near zero insurgencies and banditry”.
Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State added, “It gladdens my heart that Nigerians are celebrating this year’s Christmas in peace and without reports of attacks anywhere. Even the places known before to be flash points of attacks by insurgents during the yuletide are now peaceful.
“We must as a matter of responsibility, acknowledge the effort of the armed forces and salute the gallantry and commitment of General Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs, including the Inspector-General of Police.
“The security men out there need our prayers and support. I travelled home to be with my family and constituents, like every other person in the city; but those stayed on the highway, camps, bushes and forests, day and night to keep us safe and secure. We must give it to them.
“That is why, no amount of support from the government can equate the sacrifices the security and Armed Forces are making, to safeguard our country. I call on every spirited and patriotic Nigerian to support them, pray for them, and show them love and care, whenever you find them around you.”
