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Tinubu: We need a united force to tackle country's challenges
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigeria has a lot of resources to take her to an eviable height and attain the level of great nations.
He added that everything Nigeria requires to become a great nation is embedded in her, saying, God did not create Nigeria ‘a basket case’.
He said the situation of Nigeria was not irredeemable as God has provided enough resources and manpower for the country if only its people could change and get close to God.
The former president stated this at a Special Church service by the Methodist Church to mark its 40 years in Abuja on Sunday.
Speaking to journalist, Obasanjo said: “God is God of peace, that is the first thing we have to understand and God of peace has created this world for peace, and if you go back to Genesis, everything that God created was good and what made it bad? Human greed, selfishness, lack of fear for God and lack of consideration for others.
“I believe that God has not created Nigeria as a basket case, God has given us all that we need, what God has given us, we have messed it up. If we call the name of God and go humbly before God and we really show remorse and pray to God, He will heal our land.”
Also, President Bola Tinubu who was represented by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said the country needs a united force to tackle challenges facing her.
He added that the church should rise up to the challenge of transformation and urged individuals to embrace peace and togetherness.
He charged the church to work hand-in-hand with the government to address the prevailing challenges in the country.
Tinubu further tasked the church to continue praying for the leaders of the country as their prayers are their source of strength and guidance.
Tinubu said, “As we face multi-faceted challenges, the church must urgently continue playing its vital role. The government recognises the importance of collaborations with faith-based organisations in addressing these. Together we can mobilise resources, provide extension services and advocate for the voiceless.
“The church can also spearhead moral leadership and ethical governance. I urge you therefore to remain steadfast in your commitment to prayer not just for your communities but for our beloved Nigeria and its leaders. Your prayers are a source of strength and guidance as we navigate the complexities of governance.”
In his sermon, the Prelate of Methodist Church in Nigeria, Most Reverend Oliver Abah, charged Nigerians to remain calm and steadfast, stressing that the country would overcome its current challenges.
