Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian leaders to exploit the country’s tremendous resources for national development, emphasising the importance of competent management in ensuring prosperity.
Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Obasanjo emphasised that Nigeria is endowed with enormous natural resources, but has struggled to manage them efficiently.
Obasanjo underscored the need for the country’s leadership to recognise and properly utilise its blessings.
“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 recognise and utilise these blessings. Many nations lack the resources we take for granted.”
Obasanjo called on political leaders, religious figures, and citizens to pray for Nigeria’s healing, noting that the country’s current woes are the result of misuse of the gifts it has received.
“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.”
