Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has declared that he is still a pastor despite his current position.
He made this known in Akwa Ibom at the 30th anniversary of the creation of the state and Nigeria’s 57th independence at Uyo Township stadium.
Osinbajo, who prayed for the government and people of Akwa Ibom, thanked the governor for his generosity and the state government for service to the women through his wife, Martha.
“I must spend few minutes that I will speak here to speak a few words of blessing to this state because our role as ministers of God is a role that we play wherever, whether in private or public enterprise, we are still ministers of God.
“I am sure the governor recognizes clearly that thanksgiving is a great spiritual work and the reward of thanksgiving are immense. That is why he has taken the trouble to put this together so that we can all thank the Almighty God.
“The word of God says in Luke chapter 17: 11; and the scripture that is there is on the 10 lepers.
“I am sure all of us know the story of the 10 lepers. After they were healed by the Lord Jesus Christ, nine did not come back; but just one came back and said thank you. Jesus said to him, ‘go, your faith has made you whole,’ in other words, he was restored.
“So, I pray for this state; I pray for you, the governor, and all of those you work with, that everything that you have lost shall be restored in the name of Jesus. Every lost opportunity and time that have been lost will be restored in the name of Jesus, and for this thanksgiving, you will be made whole in the mighty name of Jesus.”
“So, I speak concerning this state, that indeed your sun shall no longer go down; your moon shall not withdraw itself. For the Lord will be your everlasting light and the days of sadness and mourning for you have ended in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
“As you praise God, the songs of thanksgiving shall not cease from this state and from your homes in the mighty name of Jesus Christ,” the Vice president prayed.
He also urged governor Emmanuel to keep the flag of the founding fathers flying, for continuous development of the state.