The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, on Sunday expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome the challenges of Boko Haram insurgents, through divine intervention.
Onaiyekan expressed the optimism at a mass to conclude the 2014 Prayer Project of Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, at Papal Ground, Kubwa, Abuja.
He said there was nothing like Boko Haram 10 years ago and it would soon become history by the grace of God.
“Let us continue to pray that God will deliver us from this ‘terrible infection’ of Boko Haram. We do not know how God will do it, but as Christians, we need deep faith and believe that God will do it,’’ he said.
The cleric urged Christians to continue to pray for the peace and unity of the country.
Cardinal Onaiyekan and President Jonathan: God will overcome Boko Haram
“Let us not be distracted with the bad comments around us, let us continue to contribute to the nation’s building through our prayers. We must also do our best to be faithful to our mission, we must witness to Jesus Christ in our daily lives,’’ he said.
In his remarks, Mr Sylvanus Ozoekwe-Ojeani, Archdiocesan Leader of the group, gave the assurance that the members would continue to pray for the church and the nation at large.
Ozoekwe-Ojeani also prayed for the cardinal, who just celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary, saying “you will continue to bear fruits for the nation and humanity’’.
The 35-day fasting and prayer project which started on Dec. 30, 2013 and ended Feb. 2, 2014, had the theme “Unless You Bless Me’’.
The theme centres on the account of transformation of Jacob to Israel recorded in the Bible in the book of Genesis chapter 32 verses 24 to 30.
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Nigerians religious leaders should chides the politicians and stop being a sycophant .the truth is the politicians are responsible for the so called Boko-haram, they created this blood -sucking disease called Boko-haram . they imported arms for elections campaign now it seem a bit late to get hold of the problems they created. God will judge you all
If truly and honestly Nigerian religious leaders are honest and sensitive to the plight of this nation they will condemn politicians who loot the public treasury or criminals who hid under politics to steal common wealth in the 60 /70’s you will never see Nigerian/Nigerians stealing let alone looting but unfortunately our so -called criminals who paraded there selves as leaders while converting the country natural wealth to there personal estate are creating massive problems for them selves and their yet to be born children because if you are rich in a land where sizable proportion lives bellows poverty line you are indirectly poor and if poor can’t have a taste of good life you will never have one .if you them like they should loot the country massively and use the money for conspicuous-consumption and flaunt it then the son of poor who you oppressed on daily basis will hijack it from you