NIESV holds National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service at National Christian Centre, Abuja
The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) today concluded its National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service (Christian Denomination) at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, bringing together the Management Committee members, Council members, Past Presidents, other members of the Institution and stakeholders to seek God's blessings, guidance and protection for the Institution, profession and the nation in general.
Delivering the sermon, Rt. Rev. Ini Ukpuho, Coordinating Chaplain, National Christian Centre, Abuja, emphasized the importance of gratitude to God, highlighting reasons for thanksgiving as a nation, as a professional body, and as individuals. He encouraged members to remain steadfast in faith, service, and commitment to the advancement of the profession.
In a special session of prayers, Rt. Rev. Ukpuho prayed for the Leadership of the Institution and Past President's, urging them to serve as points of contact for prayers offered on behalf of all members nationwide. He prayed for God’s continued protection, wisdom, unity, growth, and prosperity for the Institution and it's entire members.
Speaking at the service, the President and Chairman of Council, ESV (Mallam) Bature Ali Muhammad, PNIVS, FCAI, MIFMA, MIRWA, AIMC, AMIMN, pslc, stated by reciting Suratul Al-Fatihah, known as "The Opening," in the first chapter of the Holy Quran and capped it up with the Christian prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples to model how to pray in the New Testament in Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:2-4. He further expressed that "We are here singularly and collectively as Institution to express our profound gratitude to Almighty God for His Faithfulness, Blessings, Mercy and Devine Protection upon the Institution and it's members".
He again plead for God's guidance in all the Institution's endeavours and thanked members for their support, commitment, and participation in the National Day of Prayer activities. He then reaffirmed the Institution's dedication to promoting Professionalism, Integrity, and Excellence in the Real estate industry. The President concluded by appreciating the Clergy, Organizing committee, all stakeholders who contributed to the success of the event, noting that the prayers and thanksgiving would further strengthen the Institution and inspire members towards greater service to humanity and national development.
The service marked the successful conclusion of the Institution's National Days of Prayer, which featured both Muslim and Christian prayer sessions aimed at seeking divine guidance, protection, unity, peace, and progress for the profession and the nation.
ESV Ayodele Olamoju FNIVS
National Publicity Secretary