Women from across Delta State converged in Asaba to pray against cultism, drug abuse, immorality, and other social ills during the 19th edition of the Mothers Arise Prayer Conference.
The annual prayer programme, hosted by the Wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on Monday, at the Government House Chapel, Asaba. With the theme “Not So,” taken from Luke 1:60, the conference highlighted the vital role of mothers in spiritual intercession, strengthening families, and driving positive change in society.
In her address, Deaconess Oborevwori called on women across the state to awaken spiritually and take responsibility for safeguarding their homes, children, and Delta State through earnest prayer. She described the conference as a divinely ordained covenant day, noting that February 2 each year has been set aside as a special day of prayer for women in the state.
Explaining the theme, the First Lady said “Not So” is a call for mothers to stand firmly against negative patterns, just as Elizabeth did when she insisted on the proper naming of John the Baptist. She urged women to intensify prayers for their husbands, children, the underprivileged, and the vulnerable, stressing that prayer remains a strong defence for families and communities.
Deaconess Oborevwori also appealed to women to continue praying for the administration of Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, expressing confidence that the MORE Agenda would sustain meaningful development across the state. She further encouraged women to stay actively involved in governance and to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, describing the PVC as both their power and their voice.
Earlier, the guest speaker and Founder of Christ Like Ministry Centre, Rev. Fanny Ekpekurede, described the Mothers Arise Conference as a strong call for mothers to return to the altar of prayer. She urged women to keep prayerful company, embrace fasting and spiritual discipline, and consistently intercede to protect their homes.
The conference featured praise and worship, intercessory prayers for families and youths, prayers for the Governor and the executive, legislative, and judicial arms of government, as well as special prayers for peace and development in Delta State.
The event attracted the wife of the Deputy Governor, Lady Catherine Onyeme; wives of former governors, including Deaconess Dame Edith Okowa and Deaconess Roli Uduaghan; female political office holders, wives of government officials, representatives of Christian organisations, and women groups from across the state.
A special ministration by gospel artiste Efe Tobore added colour to the spiritually uplifting gathering, as Delta women renewed their commitment to prayer, moral renewal, and the protection of the state.
