Don’t write off Nigeria, pray for her, Gowon tells Nigerians

Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on Nigerians not to write off the country, but be patriotic and pray against the problems confronting Nigeria.

Speaking yesterday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, General Gowon also said there was no need for misunderstanding between the Christians and Muslims in the country as Nigeria was blessed and needed a peaceful atmosphere to fully utilize its potentials.

Gowon who visited the Region 8 Headquarters of the Redeemed Christians Church of God in Jos, stated: “Nigeria is a blessed country loved by God, the hand of God is on this nation, that is why we are able to overcome a myriad of crises that bedeviled this nation in the past.

“Every Nigerian, therefore, needs to pray because if there is peace between Christians and Muslims and peace among family members, Nigeria will definitely be a great country all of us will be proud of. It is necessary for every Nigerian to embrace peace.

“In the western part of this country, there is an understanding between Christians and Muslims, they are able to live together in peace and harmony, this is what I want Nigerians to emulate, so that we can achieve peace across the land.”

He called for mutual respect for the traditional religion so that Nigerians could have peace to develop the country.

He charged the church to give the youth the opportunity to grow in wisdom and character.

Vanguard.