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The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria has urged Nigerians not to lose hope over the country’s economic and security challenges, saying gratitude to God should be accompanied by prayers and efforts towards better conditions.
Rev. Ayomide Abraham, who represented the General Overseer of the church, Rev. Sam Aboyeji, gave the message at the grand finale of the four-day programme of the Pleasure Missionary District of the Foursquare Gospel Church.
The programme, tagged “The ever faithful God,” began on Thursday and ended on Sunday, with gratitude and reflection on God’s faithfulness forming the central theme.
Abraham said Nigerians should acknowledge the difficulties confronting households and businesses while also recognising developments that have created opportunities for citizens.
“Beyond what is happening in the country now, show gratitude and praise to God for at least keeping us alive and keeping the nation together. Despite the challenges, Nigeria will be great again,” he said.
He said the country’s challenges should not prevent citizens from recognising positive developments in areas such as education and infrastructure.
Abraham cited access to student loans through online platforms as one development that could assist young Nigerians whose families might otherwise struggle to finance their education.
He also referred to improvements in road infrastructure, recalling his experience travelling to his village in Ekiti State.
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“When I travel now to my own village in Ekiti State, the journey is faster because the road that was abandoned for more than 10 years is opened up,” he said.
The cleric stressed that recognising such developments should not be interpreted as an endorsement of every government policy or as a reason for citizens to stop demanding improvements.
“I am not a politician, but I see that whatever the government is doing that is positive is good, while we pray for more,” he said.
Abraham, however, acknowledged the economic pressure caused by the high cost of petrol, noting its impact on households and businesses.
He attributed part of the current pressure to developments in the global energy market and the conflict involving Iran, while expressing hope that the situation would eventually improve.
“The war in Iran will not continue forever,” he said, expressing optimism that petrol prices would eventually decline.
The cleric also contrasted the current high cost of petrol with the prolonged fuel shortages and queues experienced by Nigerians in previous years.
“It is expensive but we are not queuing for it,” he said, while urging Nigerians to continue praying for lower fuel prices and improved economic conditions.
