CELEBRATING NIGERIA @ 52 – Time for nation building, not bashing!

Friends, what a joy and privilege that we are alive to witness the 52nd independence anniversary day, week and month of our great country, Nigeria. Throughout this week and month, we will be posting a series to celebrate our nation, the people and leadership; using Mr. President as a point of contact. No matter the situation and challenges we are going through as a nation, it does call for a celebration, that against all odds, Nigeria stands, strong and vibrant.
For us, as citizens of this giant of Africa, we owe it to ourselves to celebrate Nigeria. It is a country that is flowing with milk and honey. This is evident by the rush of western democracies and other world economic blocks to partake of its goodness, under the guise of development partnerships and investments. Let us use this occasion to celebrate some of the inherent rights we enjoy as citizens of Nigeria. It is not a requirement for us to obtain a visa, nor do we need to join ourselves to another citizen to acquire residency rights. All that is ingrained in our DNA at birth, no matter the birth place. Under a democratically elected government, we also have the right to criticize our leaders, though this to a large extent is being abused. Our portion as citizens are in fact divinely assured (Isaiah 62:7b). These rights also demand some responsibilities, such as respect to constituted authority, and the contribution of our own quota to national building and development, in any capacity we have. We also need to pray for Nigeria and our leaders (1Timothy 2:1-2).

Happy independence anniversary celebration, Nigeria!

As we mark this august occasion by whatever manner, it is important to note however, that the ultimate independence comes from a knowledge and relationship with God and our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you would like true freedom and independence, visit any Bible believing church near you, or: CHAPEL OF DESTINY RESTORATION CHURCH, 2 Akinlabi Lane, off Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, by Round About Bus Stop, Ikeja. Lagos.
We will be glad to have you join us this Sunday, October 7, at 9 am. I will be preaching a message, titled: “Hannah 101: Lessons in Hope & Expectation”