- Obasanjo asserted that Nigeria has all it needs to prosper but must manage its blessings wisely
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the uninspiring and parlous state of Nigeria is partly due to the inability of its leaders to judiciously use the country’s resources to develop it and better the lives of the people.
He admonished Nigerian leaders to wisely and effectively use the country’s abundant resources for national development.
He issued the admonition at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday.
Obasanjo asserted that Nigeria has all it needs to grow and prosper but must manage its blessings wisely.
Reflecting on the message delivered by the Methodist Prelate, Dr. Oliver Aba, Obasanjo highlighted the importance of recognizing and appreciating God’s provisions. He emphasized that, like other nations endowed with natural resources, Nigeria is richly blessed with assets such as the Rivers Niger and Benue, crude oil, and fertile soil.
“God has equipped Nigeria with everything necessary for growth,” Obasanjo said. “Just as Egypt has the River Nile, we have our own rivers and a wealth of natural resources. Nigeria was not created to struggle, and it’s our responsibility to recognize and utilize these blessings. Many nations lack the resources we take for granted.”
He urged leaders, religious figures, and citizens to pray for Nigeria’s healing, acknowledging that the nation’s current challenges are not due to a lack of resources but poor management. “We have misused the gifts God has given us,” Obasanjo stated, “but if we humble ourselves and seek His guidance, He will heal our land.”
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