Women from across Delta State on Monday converged on Asaba to pray against cultism, drug abuse, immorality and other social vices at the 19th edition of the Mothers Arise Prayer Conference.
The prayer gathering, hosted by the Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, held on February 2, 2026, at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, had as its theme, “Not So,” taken from Luke 1:60. The conference focused on the role of mothers in spiritual intercession, family stability and societal transformation.
Addressing participants, Deaconess Oborevwori called on women across the state to rise from what she described as spiritual slumber and take responsibility for the protection of their homes, children and the state through sustained prayers.
She described the event as a divinely appointed covenant day, noting that February 2 of every year had been set aside as a special day of prayer for women in Delta State.
According to her, the theme “Not So” was a reminder for mothers to take firm stands against negative trends, drawing inspiration from the biblical account of Elizabeth during the naming of John the Baptist.
“This year’s theme, Not So, is a wake-up call for us as mothers to stand our ground. If Elizabeth had kept quiet, destiny would have been truncated,” she said.
The First Lady urged women to reject every form of evil confronting the state, including cultism, drug abuse, immorality and insecurity, stressing that mothers play a crucial role in shaping the moral direction of society.
“As mothers, we must give no place to the devil. Our mouths are not for negative confessions but for decrees. Take your place, put a stop to that evil and God will honour your words,” she stated.
She further encouraged women to intercede fervently for their husbands, children, the less privileged and the vulnerable, noting that prayer remained 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 optimism that the MORE Agenda would continue to drive development across Delta State.
“Delta State is the finger of God, and Delta State is a praying state. With prayers, more projects will spring up across the state,” she said.
She also urged women to remain active participants in governance and to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, describing the PVC as a powerful tool for civic engagement.
Earlier, the guest speaker and Founder of Christ Like Ministry Centre, Rev. Fanny Ekpekurede, described the conference as a clarion call for mothers to return to the altar of prayer.
“If there is a woman to pray, there is a God to answer,” she said, urging mothers to reject spiritual laziness, nonchalance and negative utterances over their children.
She advised women to surround themselves with prayerful companions, observe fasting and spiritual discipline, and protect their homes through constant intercession.
The conference was attended by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Lady Catherine Onyeme; wives of former governors, including Dame Edith Okowa and Deaconess Roli Uduaghan; female political office holders, wives of government functionaries, leaders of Christian bodies and various women groups from across the state.
Activities at the event included praise and worship sessions, intercessory prayers for families, youths, the Governor, and the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary arms of government, as well as a guest ministration by gospel artiste Efe Tobore.
