The president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said that it is biblical and in God’s plan for Nigeria to celebrate 50 years independence anniversary, even though there appears to be little to celebrate for.
Pastor Oritsejafor said as men of faith, the jubilee is a celebration of hope for a better Nigeria.The CAN president spoke yesterday at a press conference organised by the association in Abuja to mark the 50th Anniversary Jubilee Celebration.
He said, “As we prepare to celebrate our 50th independence anniversary as a nation, there is need to thank God for the last 50 years and to look forward to the next 50 years with great expectations.”
He said in spite of many Nigerians asking why Nigeria is celebrating in the midst of abject poverty among its citizens, it was still relevant to celebrate as God has kept the nation united for the past 50 years despite so many calamities.
“Though it might seem like there isn’t much to jubilate about in the nation, prophetically and by faith, we celebrate jubilee. We believe that as God sees our faith, He will give us cause to be jubilant as we begin the journey of another 50 years.
We don’t want to see things change before we rejoice, we rejoice in advance in firm faith that our God has heard our prayers and will supernaturally deliver this nation,” he said.
He however, lamented that in all ways, every Nigerian has failed Nigeria and it was time to bring about that change that is needed to move Nigeria forward.
He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for taking the right steps towards holding credible elections and urged Nigerians to vote for good leaders.
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