Nigeria Has All It Needs To Prosper, Urges Leaders To Stop Mismanagement – Obasabjo.
The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has urged all Nigerian leaders to make effective use of the country’s abundant resources for national development.
While delivering speach at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday, Obasanjo emphasized that Nigeria has all it needs to prosper but must manage its blessings wisely.
Brooding over the message delivered by the Methodist Prelate, Dr. Oliver Aba, Olusegun Obasanjo highlighted the importance of recognizing and appreciating God’s provisions.
Obasanjo reiterated that, like other nations endowed with natural resources, Nigeria is richly blessed with assets such as the Rivers Niger and Benue, crude oil, and fertile soil.
“God has equipped Nigeria with everything necessary for growth,” Obasanjo said.
“Just as Egypt has the River Nile, we have our own rivers and a wealth of natural resources. Nigeria was not created to struggle, and it’s our responsibility to recognize and utilize these blessings. Many nations lack the resources we take for granted.”
He however urged leaders, religious figures, and citizens to pray for Nigeria’s healing, acknowledging that the nation’s current challenges are not due to a lack of resources but poor management.
“We have misused the gifts God has given us,” Obasanjo stated, “but if we humble ourselves and seek His guidance, He will heal our land.”
