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God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Jhayphil: 6:21pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE GOD’S SPIRIT IS IN THE LAND, NIGERIA WILL RISE ABOVE ITS CHALLENGES, SAYS OSINBAJO VP congratulates new President of Baptist Convention, Revd. Akanji Describes him an "effective bridge builder between faiths and ethnicities” Nigeria will eventually rise from its security and socio-economic challenges into the glorious light of dawn that would herald greater things for the country and its citizens, because the Spirit of God is in the land, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Sunday during a Send Forth Service for Revd. Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, who until recently, served as Senior Pastor and Minister in Charge of the First Baptist Church, Garki, Abuja, for 22 years. Revd. Akanji is now the new President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. He spoke in a short remark he gave at the service which was also attended by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Revd Olasupo Ayokunle and the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunimbe Mamora, among other dignitaries and Christian leaders. Quoting from the first chapter in the Biblical Book of Genesis, the Vice President related events surrounding the creation of the heaven and earth to the nation’s present challenges and the lives of great individuals. Prof. Osinbajo stated that “indeed, the lives of great men and women, even as the lives of nations teach important lessons.” He noted that, “in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. The beginning was bleak, confused, without form, empty. "This is the way of the lives of some of the greatest men and women and also nations. There might be confusion, grief, trouble, darkness and fear. But even in that confusion, the Bible tells us that the Spirit of the Lord was hovering over the face of the deep. God was in the darkness, He did not run away, He is not asleep. “So, it is with our nation. Today, some things may seem bleak and grave, with insecurity, economic difficulties, but even in the midst of these problems, the Spirit of God is in this land, it is here, hovering over this nation.” He continued: "so, what happens next in verse three? We are told that suddenly God spoke, ‘let there be light…and there was light.’ The darkness came to an end, the fear, insecurity came to an end. So, it shall be for you and our nation. In the next verse, scripture says, God saw the light that it was good….so it shall be for you and our nation. The light will come and it shall be good, very good.” The Vice President also commended the attributes of the new President of the Baptist Convention, describing Revd. Akanji as a humble and credible leader who “has continued to forge pathways for peace and unity as an effective bridge builder between faiths and ethnicities, realizing that Christ died for all men, and that our gospel is the gospel of peace." While congratulating the cleric on his inauguration as President of the Baptist Convention, the Vice President noted that Akanji has also served the Body of Christ in Nigeria as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman of Federal Capital Territory, and is still serving as the CAN North Central Zone’s leader. “Revd. Dr. Israel Akanji now proceeds by the grace of God to the exalted office of the President of the Baptist Convention: the highest office of the Baptist denomination in Nigeria. In this long and arduous journey, Revd. Akanji has had by his side, his dear friend, partner and darling wife, Mrs Victoria Akanji, Mama Sunshine. She has been an effective part of the great works that God has done in her husband’s ministry,” the VP said. According to him, Revd. Akanji’s “practical demonstration of the gospel of the love of Christ is his recipe for conflict resolution.” He added, “in those 22 years (serving as pastor of the First Baptist Church Garki) this humble, humorous General of God has also become a foremost, credible and articulate ambassador of the Christian faith in Nigeria. Noting Revd Akanji's “determination to forge pathways for peace and unity, the VP observed that his (Dr. Akanji’s) doctorate thesis was on “Theology of Conflict Transformation in Contemporary Nigerian Society. "I took the trouble to read portions of it to better understand his thoughts. He proposed a new approach which challenges the religious institutions, particularly the Church, through its pastoral ministry, to become actively involved in the transformation of conflict in the nation through a practical theology, a theology of hospitality.” In the same vein, the Vice President congratulated Akanji on the occasion of his 60th Birthday coming up on Monday August 16. He wished him more strength, wisdom and favour and asked for God's blessing on all Nigerians. Laolu Akande Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity Office of the Vice President 15th August 2021 |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by okefranci: 6:25pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Certainly and by God grace Nigeria will rise above challenges and will overcome any situation 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by IgweOfNnewi: 6:28pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
We have to been proactive, Buhari is a disaster 1 Like |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Joyce95: 6:30pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
The light will surely come and it will Brighten The great Nation of Nigeria, we shall overcome all the challenges. Almighty God is not asleep 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Nobody: 6:31pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
All this mumu talk by Nigerian politicians dey always vex me. Nah god go com help us solve inflation or killings by Fulani heardsmen and their terrorist brother Boko Haram abi? Issokay 4 Likes |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by TheRareGem1(f): 6:34pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
The country is blessed with youthful population, natural resources.mmwe need good leaders not selfish ones. 1 Like |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by youngblaq: 6:34pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
The person behind this monika is not a pessimist. However, all talks and talks amount to nothing without needed actions. People are dying in tens and hundreds. But this attorney/pastor/politician here is saying the country will rise above challenges but knows clearly well that that's a big lie from the deepest part of hell. It has never been well. Why should anyone believe this facade. 1 Like |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by FarahAideed: 6:43pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Does Nigeria look like where God spirit is? |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Goldbw122(m): 6:46pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Prayer without work is dead 1 Like |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by loveth360(f): 6:52pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Yoruba pastor. Division of Nigeria will solve at least 80% of it problems. 3 Likes |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Deputy1111(m): 8:23pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Congratulations to Revd Akanji for the post. Nigeria will rise again. |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by princemillla(m): 8:24pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Baba leave spirit for spiritual world and make nija a worthy place to live jareee. |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by EndNigeriaNoow: 8:24pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Nigeria is dead and can never be good again. Youths be wise, don't let any politician deceive. We are better of in our separate countries than in this failed calamity called Nigeria. These politicians are greedy and only interested in politics and how to get richer. Don't listen to them. The leaders you should follow now is Akintoye, MNK, Igboho and Tony Nnadi. call for referendum now Let's end it once and for all. Biafra and Oduduwa will be the top 3 best countries in Africa. Don't listen to any politician again, support the movement for freedom. Freedom is calling.
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Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by aribisala0(m): 8:27pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
and rubbish |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by kokoA(m): 8:29pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Land that is soaked with innocent blood abi.. Oga politician shatap abeg! |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by ayzTIGER: 8:29pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Pastor in the criminal at night |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Sonoyom(m): 8:30pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
We actually can not pray away the failure caused by bad leadership, we need to be sincere with ourselves. |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Monogamy: 8:32pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
We hope so oo |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Jlow2: 8:34pm On Aug 15, 2021 |
Stupid man, can never talk about daily happenings in nigeria, since 2015 all this malnourished man does is to give hopeless hope, while there policies re anti pple. |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by slimghost(m): 1:55am On Aug 16, 2021 |
Always talking nonsense. ��� |
Re: God’s Spirit Is In The Land, Nigeria Will Rise Above Challenges, Says Osinbajo by Allsouls: 3:38am On Aug 16, 2021 |
Yes, as Gods spirit was in Afghanistan & today we have confirmed the spirit & Afghanistan is rising, their president confirmed the spirit & ran away, even Britain & Us also ran away from the spirit. Mad people everywhere, wait for God's spirit, in no distance time the spirit will manifest full in Nigeria. |
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