By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Jan. 1, 2021 Mr Olakunle Oluomo, the Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly has called for continued prayers by Nigerians to overcome the economic and health challenges bedevilling the global community. Oluomo made the call in a New Year message, signed by his Special Assistant on Media, AbdulGhaffar Adeleye, on Friday in Abeokuta. The speaker also urged Nigerians to always abide by all health initiatives and preventive measures toward containing the spread of COVID -19 pandemic in the state and the nation. He emphasised the need for individual and collective prayers of all Nigerians, for the purpose of overcoming the challenges posed by the spike in COVID- 19, insecurity and other socio-economic issues.