Former President, Goodluck
Jonathan has attributed the achievements he made in government to prayers.
Speaking on Friday at the third
session of the 10th Synod of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion which
held in Abuja, Jonathan asked Nigerians to pray and support the federal
government’s effort in tackling insecurity.
“As a nation, from the beginning,
we’ve been passing through a lot of challenges; the issues of kidnapping and armed
robbery,” he said.
“Even to travel to very near
cities such as Kaduna is becoming a nightmare to Nigerians. With constant
prayers, the country will get through all its challenges.
“For me, who you all gave
privilege of being president for five years, the little achievements we made
were through your constant prayers. Whenever, I have opportunity, I thank you
for the support you gave me.”
Jonathan also denied the
allegations of withdrawing billions of naira from the nation’s treasury while
in office.
He described reports on this it
as false and misleading.
Nicholas Okoh, primate of the
Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), lamented the failure of those in
government to punish evil doers within their fold.
He said the country is currently
in short supply of servant-leader politicians.
He highlighted the qualities of
servant leaders and tasked governments at all levels to maintain justice and
fairness.
“Under the servant leadership
model, power comes from gaining the trust and support of people, and is given
freely as a gift,” he said.
“Power is a means for helping
others, and not an end in itself. It’s to be exercised on behalf of others.
It’s only a tool, and its true test is determined by the improved welfare of
people.
“Do we have agents of government
who believe in being guided by the servant-leader spirit in relationship with
their constituencies? Do they really serve their people or use them and dump
till another election time?
“We must pray for servant leader
politicians at federal, state, and local government levels as well as
traditional ruler. “Some politicians are trying to outsmart their people by
stealing and heaping riches without improving the lives of their countrymen. That’s
why our country is in a terrible short supply of service-oriented politicians,
statesmen and women.”
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