President Goodluck Jonathan has made it clear that despite the Boko Haram menace and other security challenges, Nigeria will get to the Promised Land.
The President who participated in the First Sunday of the Year service at St. Stephens Anglican Church, Otuoke, Bayelsa State today, stressed that Nigeria’s future is very bright, even as he acknowledged the huge potentials that abound in all parts of the country.
President Jonathan said his administration will continue to tap into those potentials in order to move the country forward.
He thanked the church and Christians for praying for the nation, acknowledging that this period is a challenging one for the whole world.
“I thank you for your prayers, especially at this period. This is a period the world is passing through challenges. We have a lot of potentials and I see a bright future for the country. Despite the challenges and bumps, Nigeria will move on and get to the Promised Land.”
In his sermon, the officiating pastor, who is the Bishop of Ogbia Diocese, Rev James Aye Oruwori urged the congregation to avoid committing sin and strike a strong convenient relationship with God to be able to fight all their battles. He used the example of David and Goliath in the Bible, saying the former’s strong covenant with God gave him victory.
He urged Nigerians to remain calm ahead of the upcoming general elections, adding that God had already taking a decision on the outcome. He said no one can alter the decision.
“God has written his decision on the next election, no one can change it. He wrote the decision long ago. Election is the biggest thing we are expecting this year, we must stop exhibiting fear. We should be calm and abide by God’s decision,” he noted. [myad]
