The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu state, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has expressed deep concern over the rising fuel prices in Nigeria, emphasising the urgent need for prayers to mitigate the potential risks associated with escalating costs.
The fiery priest who made this call while commissioning a filling station, Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Limited in Abakpa Nike, Enugu East local government area, Enugu state, noted that the country is currently facing a state of hunger, which, if not addressed, could lead to acute famine.
Fr. Mbaka urged Nigerians to be proactive with their finances, recommending that they invest rather than keeping their money in banks, which he believes will continue to depreciate in value.
He reiterated that the government is aware of the necessary measures to combat the fuel price hike and called for united prayers for a resolution to the crisis.
A new branch of the Blessed Omema Oil and Gas Ultra-Modern Station owned by Chief Mathias Ukaigwe was commissioned at Abakpa Nike, opposite Nike Lake Resort/Hotel Enugu.
The new petrol and gas station dispenses well-refined petroleum products, including Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Premium Motor Spirit, (PMS) and Dual-Purpose Kerosene (DPK) at affordable prices.
Mbaka said, “All I can say is that we need more prayers for Nigeria to be well. For my own angle I am a spiritual man but I want to tell you that we need more prayers.
“If we are not careful, what we are passing now is a hunger stage, famine stage is still coming, so that’s why I pray that whatever we can do to invest our money do it, don’t keep it in the bank because it will keep devaluing.
“So, the government knows what they can do about the fuel hike, it’s not a thing of advice to them. One solution from them will conquer these maladies and toxic situations.
“The government is aware of what to do to salvage the situation. The pump price this, Pump price that, hiking or no hiking, the government knows what to do and that’s why I said we need more prayers,” Mbaka said.
