LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed the secret of how Nigeria can rise again and be prosperous like the nations of Europe and America.
He made the disclosure while delivering a lecture at the 68th Anniversary and 58th annual convention of the Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) held over the weekend at Gospel City, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogunmakin, Ogun State.
In the lecture, titled: “The Christian Faith in the Political Struggles: A case study of Nigeria,” Osinbajo argued that the obsession with wealth and lavish lifestyles among some religious leaders has alienated a significant portion of the population, particularly the youth, who are seeking more meaningful and impactful messages from the pulpit.
He called on churches in Nigeria to shift their focus from preaching about prosperity and wealth accumulation to instead emphasising the importance of peace, productivity, and community development.
Osinbajo stated that churches have been caught up in the pursuit of personal prosperity and material wealth for too long, neglecting the true calling of the gospel to promote peace, unity, and the holistic development of society.
According to him, church leaders must return to their roots, preaching the values of hard work, compassion, and service to the community if they truly want to see Nigeria rise again and fulfill its immense potential.
Osinbajo warned that when preachers prioritise benefits and rewards, it hinders national development because people’s minds are tainted and unable to do what is right.
He drew attention to many prosperous nations in the world that have no natural resources, while many nations with abundant resources live in poverty because people do not adhere to the principles of hard work and productivity.
Osinbajo cited the nations of Europe and America as examples of countries that thrived based on the true teachings of Jesus Christ, including virtues like hard work, productivity, integrity, and the protection of the poor.
He criticised preachers, who do not question the source of wealth of their members and attribute any unexplained riches to miracles.
Osinbajo emphasised the church’s responsibility to propagate the correct version of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as it is this version that transformed other nations.
He stressed that if Christians and the church want to transform and impact Nigeria, they must be mindful of the messages they preach. The focus, he said, should be on encouraging and promoting virtues of hard work, integrity, productivity, and caring for the poor and needy.
Osinbajo was optimistic that by returning to their roots and preaching the values of hard work and compassion, the church could inspire people to become agents of positive change. He added that the shift in focus would contribute to Nigeria’s rise and fulfillment of its immense potential.
