The senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate , Mrs . Binta Masi Garba , on Sunday narrated how all that she had were set ablaze by her biological father after she gave her life to Jesus Christ .
She spoke during a thanksgiving service organised to mark her 50 th birthday at the Chapel of Praise International Church , Yola on Sunday .
Binta , who broke down in tears during the service , said God made it possible for her to become a cornerstone after the deprivation and rejection she suffered after accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour .
She said , “I gave my life to Christ when I was in primary school . My father was infuriated and he burnt everything I had because of my decision to follow Christ . I suffered so much because of the name of Jesus. I would have been nothing if not for His grace . The rejected child , because of my faith, has become a cornerstone . I give glory to His name .”
In his remark, the Vice- President, Prof . Yemi Osinbajo, called for prayers for leaders , particularly Christians holding various positions in the highest level of government in the country .
He specifically called for prayers for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation , Boss Mustapha , the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation , Winifred Oyo -Ita and other Christian appointees in the administration of President Muhammed Buhari so that they could make the desired impact in government .
Osinbanjo said he believed that President Muhammadu Buhari had appointed some of the finest Christians in his government in order to bring change .
He however said that though himself , Mustapha and Winifred among a few others are very good Christians , he urged Christians to support them with prayers .
He said , “The truth of the matter is that in the government of today , we have some of the most erudite Christians , some of the best Christians occupying positions in government . Boss Mustapha , the Secretary to the Government of the Federation , who is a pastor ; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation , Winifred Oyo -Ita and of course I , the Vice- President are all Christians .
“But it is not enough to have Christians in government like myself . It is never enough . If you look through the scriptures whether it was Joseph, Daniel or Esther , every person who made an impact in governance in the scripture that we see was supported by the prayers of the people of God.
“ God is not moved unless we move His hands in the place of prayers . We are in a period in history when God wants to do something that is why some of us are in government. The opportunity must not be lost , your prayers to God will make that difference .”
The colourful church thanksgiving service was attended by the Minister of Transportation , Rotimi Amaechi, Boss Mustapha , Senator Nelson Effiong , who represented the Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu , and the Founder , Chapel of Praise Church International, Archbishop Fred Addo.
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