Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, says the war on terror can easily be won when Nigerian politicians close ranks and fight Book Haram the way Ebola virus disease was tackled.
The President was speaking at an interdenominational church service to mark Nigeria’s 54th independence anniversary at the Christian Ecumenical Center in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
He commended security agencies for their efforts so far in the fight against Boko Haram and called on all Nigerians to continue to encourage them.
President Jonathan expressed optimism that the challenges of insecurity would be overcome with prayers, but appealed for unity at all times irrespective of party lineage.
According to him the amalgamation of 1914 was the handiwork of God and politicians should not destroy the country because of their political ambition.
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ayo Oritshejafor, zeroed his message on the troubles confronting Nigeria and reminded those troubling the country of judgement day.
According to him the boat called Nigeria was chosen by God and so cannot be rocked by man as “those who think they can get away will never.”
There were intercessory prayers for the nation, the President and the executive members, the lawmakers and judiciary as well as the church. Prayers were also said for peace and development in the country, with a special one for Nigeria at independence.
Songs of praise were rendered to God for how far he has brought the country, especially for answered prayers in the area of peace and prosperity, and for his goodness and his mercy.
The yearly independence anniversary church service has continued to be a platform for the Federal Government to tell Nigerians to continue to have faith in their country, no matter the circumstances.
It is believed that 54 years of nationhood calls for thanksgiving and President Goodluck Jonathan led this in company of the first lady and several Christian faithful in the Federal Capital Territory.
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