Clerics seek prayers for peace

Organisers of a forthcoming healing and miracle conference in Abuja have said the event will focus on prayers for Nigeria’s peace, security and economic recovery amid the country’s continuing social and economic challenges.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the founder of Lapis Lazuli Ministries, Dr Femi Bajomo, said the three-day conference scheduled for June 25 to 27 in the Federal Capital Territory would provide an opportunity for believers to pray for national healing and spiritual renewal.

Bajomo said Abuja was selected as the venue because of its position as the nation’s capital and its accessibility to participants from different parts of the country.

According to him, the conference would bring together worshippers, ministers and professionals to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges and encourage faith-based responses to prevailing economic difficulties.

“The Lord has brought us to Abuja. Abuja is the center point of Nigeria. Every prayer you say here in Abuja will transfer all over Nigeria, all the four corners of Nigeria,” he said.

He expressed confidence that participants would attend from across the country despite economic constraints.

Bajomo said discussions during the conference would extend beyond spiritual activities to include contributions from Christians in business and professional fields who would share their experiences on navigating economic and workplace challenges.

“With the current challenges going on within the country, the hardships and other things, taking three days out to immerse yourself in the love of God will definitely do each and every one of us a whole lot of good.

“We’ll be talking about Christians in the marketplace, their businesses and professional experiences so others can benefit because, again, you should know there’s nothing that the Lord can’t provide. There’s nothing that is impossible for God,” Bajomo said.

He said the programme would feature worship sessions, teachings, healing ministrations and prayers focused on national development, security and social stability.

The cleric also stressed the ministry’s commitment to interdenominational collaboration, noting that unity remained one of its guiding principles.

He further disclosed that proceedings would be broadcast online to enable participation by people within and outside Nigeria, adding that the ministry had recorded testimonies of healing during previous virtual and physical programmes.

Also speaking, one of the organisers, Dr Mina Bajomo, said the conference was designed to address emotional and spiritual concerns confronting many Nigerians, particularly those dealing with anxiety, fear and uncertainty.

“Many people are carrying burdens and emotional pain. As we surrender ourselves to God, He removes those burdens and transforms our hearts,” she said.

Bajomo said the ministry’s work is built around the values of love, unity, transformation and healing, adding that participants would be encouraged to find hope and strength through faith.

“With the current challenges in the country, taking time to immerse yourself in the love of God will greatly help people spiritually and emotionally,” she said.

The organisers said a number of international ministers would participate in the conference, either physically or virtually. Among those expected are Dr Randy Clark and Pastor Bill Johnson, who will minister virtually, alongside Dr Tom Jones, Pastor Jean-Luc Trachsel, Dr Leif Hetland, Dr Katherine Ruonala, Reverend Isaac Komolafe, Dr Charity Cook, and worship ministers Prospa Ochimana and Olumide Iyun.