From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
To celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s recovery after over 100 days in London for medical vacation, his safe return to the country, Nigeria’s exit from recession as well as the country’s 57th Independence anniversary, Halleluyah Nigeria, in conjunction with all Nigerian churches and Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship, will tomorrow kickoff 400 hours non-stop praise and worship to God.
Over 140 church choirs as well as gospel artistes are expected at the event which kicks off September 14 at 8:00am and will end on October 1 at 12:00 am.
The event is a follow-up to last year’s 365 hours non-stop praise which was to mark the first anniversary of the present administration and to seek God’s help for the administration and the country to overcome the economic recession of the country.
Coordinator of the 400 hour program and the Chaplain of Aso Rock Villa Chapel, Pastor Oluseyi Malomo, told newsmen at a press conference to herald the event that the first 343 hours will hold at Sharon Ultimate Hotel, in Abuja while the last 57 hours will hold at the National Christian Centre to conclude the glory event.
He said funds for the programme were raised through voluntary donations from individuals and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Malomo said: “It is only logical for us to gather together and return our thanks and praise to this God who responds and answers the heartfelt prayers of Nigerians.
“The Hallelujah Nigeria, in conjunction with all churches and fellowships in Nigeria, is, therefore, organising this exceptional and record breaking praise event to thank this good God who has proven that He holds our nation dearest to His heart.
“The 400 hours non-stop praise event will arguably be the longest non-stop musical activity in the world. It is scheduled to commence at 8.00am on Thursday, September 14, 2017.”
Malomo added: “The spirit of appreciation is the motive behind this event. We are taught, in all our cultures and faith, the principle of thanksgiving, to show appreciation for good deeds done to us. This is because appreciation enhances more benevolence towards he who is appreciative.
“Let us all be appreciative to God who has not just kept us together for these 57 years, but has blessed our nation with such resources of enviable potentials of land, minerals as well as great and resourceful people.
“With such attitude, our nation shall continue to wax stronger, take her rightful place in the comity of nations and shall soon become the toast of the world.”