Business Day (Nigeria)

Nigeria will attain her greatness, says Rev. Badejo

- SEYI JOHN SALAU

The former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria and President, Wilson Badejo Foundation, Wilson Badejo, in commemorat­ing Nigeria’s 60th Independen­ce anniversar­y has urged Nigerians not to be weary of praying for the country, as he believes she will attain her greatness, saying Nigeria is establishe­d by God for his people to habitat.

Badejo gave the admonition at the annual Solemn Assembly of ministers and churches around Fadeyi, Onipan and Jibowu areas of Lagos.

According to him, Nigeria is a nation planted and blessed by God to prosper and flourish, but like the case of the children of Israel possessing the promised land, there will always be the giants, seen as challenges today; to distract, discourage­d and threaten her faith in God.

Badejo therefore called on Nigerians not to lose focus of who they are and where they are going. But to remain steadfast thanking God and pray consistent­ly, genuinely and faithfully stay committed to the service of God.

“Despite situations and challenges, Nigeria have reason to be thankful for her existence. The impact and prayers of the faithful has kept this nation, Nigeria to be strong and keep going,” said Badejo.

On the state of insecurity in Nigeria, Badejo said, “Our warfare is not canal and if we are willing and humble, God will answer our prayers to turn things around for our own good,” stating that Nigeria will overcome all her challenges, conquer her enemies and become prosperous to the glory of God.

Femi Adegbosin, the coordinato­r of the annual meeting and zonal superinten­dent of Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria in Fadeyi area, thanked God for the consistenc­y of the annual nondenomin­ational gathering that started about seven years ago and the impacts among ministers of God in the area, especially the spiritual impact.

“Praying in unity has strengthen­ed the ministers and churches in Fadeyi, Onipan and Jibowu. Also helped to reduced criminal activities in the environmen­t,” said Adegbosin.

Rev. Wilson Badejo convened the Solemn Assembly in 2014 as a nondenomin­ational gathering for ministers and churches around Fadeyi, Onipan and Jibowu environs with the aim of standing in the gap and holds the solemn assembly prayer every 1 October for the emancipati­on of the host communitie­s and Nigeria as a nation.

Among the ministers from different denominati­on who participat­ed in the annual assembly includes Apostle Samuel, Pastor Imade Stephen, Pastor (Mrs.) Kemi Ushie and others. While highlight of the meeting was the special prayers for the peace of Nigeria, and Lagos State in particular.

 ??  ?? Rev. Dr. Wilson Badejo (former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria and Convener) flanked by Rev. Femi Adegbosin (coordinato­r), Pastor Kemi Ushie, Apostle Samuel and some of the participan­t ministers at the Nigeria at 60 Solemn Assembly of Peace Programme in Fadeyi, Onipanu and jibowu environs.
Rev. Dr. Wilson Badejo (former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria and Convener) flanked by Rev. Femi Adegbosin (coordinato­r), Pastor Kemi Ushie, Apostle Samuel and some of the participan­t ministers at the Nigeria at 60 Solemn Assembly of Peace Programme in Fadeyi, Onipanu and jibowu environs.

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