Written by Dayo Olatunji Prince Yinka Afonja, the MD/CEO of Acemall with branches in many states of the southwest of Nigeria at the Old Bodija branch of Acemall, opposite Housing Corporation of Oyo State while responding to questions from our correspondent on the importance of the times we are in and his goodwill message to Nigerians as Christians the world over mark the Ash Wednesday which always heralds the 40days fasting period. He spoke with our correspondent saying, "fasting is a time of consecration to God our maker a exemplified by the example of the christian faith, the lord Jesus Christ himself. He showed this by example when he fasted for 40days while he was here with us and he also emphasized the need for dedication of lives to God in all areas. He thought us many things and those things have become the fulcrum of the christian faith, part of which is prayer and fasting a very pivotal means of communication and dedication to our creator." In the light of the exempl...