Most of our past leaders have failed us as a country – Obaseki admits
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has admitted that the major problem the country is facing was as a result of leadership, as most of the past leaders have failed the country.
He hereby tasked religious leaders in the country to play active role in grooming God-fearing leaders who will provide credible leadership for the future.
Obaseki stated this at the Men’s Ministries Convention 2018 organised by the Assemblies of God Nigeria, Edo District, themed: ‘Men, His Agent of His Glory,’ held on Friday in Benin City.
He described the convention as a good ground for leaders of the church to pray for Nigeria to overcome her challenges.
“The major problem this country is facing is that of leadership, as most of our past leaders failed us as a country. The country is where it is now because of bad leadership.
“At a time in our history, Nigeria was the largest producer of palm oil. God has specially blessed Nigeria in terms of climate and other natural resources across all parts of the country.
“Our spiritual leaders have an important role to play in praying for the country and contributing to political and economic development, among others,” he noted.
In his remark, the Church District Superintendent, Rev. Paul Ekeasi, assured that Nigeria would experience good leadership in the country, while he offered prayers for Nigeria’s economy to experience a boom that would reduce the level of unemployment in the country.
Also, he urged spiritual leaders to ensure that they offer prayers for the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or other considerations.
