Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said a brighter future filled with prospects and God’s blessings awaits Nigeria.
Osinbajo stated that the problems confronting the country would be things of the past, saying God’s promises for Nigeria would come to fruition.
The Vice President said this in a speech at the 62nd Independence Anniversary Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, on Sunday.
“Brethren, we stand at the gate of a new nation, and we see its light shining bright; a nation of God’s promises, a nation of opportunities, equity and justice; a secure and prosperous nation, a nation of laws and righteousness.
“Even if what we see today seems bleak and dark, we are confident that God, who owns the heaven and the earth, will fulfill his promises concerning this nation,” the Vice President said.
Quoting the Bible (Joshua 21 verse 45), Osinbajo said all good plans God has in stock for Nigeria would manifest, praying that all Nigerians would see the fulfillment of God’s promises in their lives.
In his sermon, the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel Okoh, urged Nigerians not to give up in spite of numerous challenges facing the country.
Okoh said it was worthy of celebration that Nigeria had witnessed 23 years of continual democracy.
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“From 1999 till today, we have not experienced any military insurgency and forceful imposition of dictatorial rulers unto our nation.
“This, we shall celebrate as well. The Holy Bible teaches us that because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed.
“His compassion never fails. They are new every morning; great is His faithfulness,” he said.
Okoh, however, said although Nigeria had had 23 years of uninterrupted democracy, it was still struggling with many issues of collective concern.
The CAN President further implored Nigerians to trust in God to surmount the challenges.
In his vote of thanks, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, Osinbajo, and others for identifying with the service over the years.
The service featured praise and worship, special renditions, prayers for the President, Vice President, and other government officials, and intercessory prayers for Nigeria’s peace, security, unity, and progress.
It attracted clerics, judicial officers, legislators, Federal Executive Council members, service chiefs, and members of the diplomatic corps, among others.
The highlight of the event was the cutting of the anniversary cake.
