By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar
The Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, the King of kings and Lord of Lords, has congratulated Nigerians both at home and abroad for their tenacity, dedication to their country, and enviably unwavering sense of patriotism that characterises its people everywhere.
A statement issued by the Spokesman, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) PCS (Dr) Amah M. Williams, said “As Nigeria celebrates her 63rd Independence Day as a sovereign nation under God, Nigeria has maintained its status as a continuously developing country despite its numerous difficulties”.
Despite these challenges, “its citizens are making their imprints on the international stage for various admirable causes. The prospect of a more prominent and prosperous country cannot be more certain”.
However, the Leader said, “but now is the time for foundational reconstruction. Building a stronger moral and spiritual foundation must now be the main priority for Nigeria’s leaders and people. A more solid foundation based on love for God and one another, justice, and fair opportunity for all must now replace fundamental beliefs and behaviours that have thrived on deception, hatred, and greed because, as our Lord Jesus Christ stated, “only a house built on a solid foundation can stand forever”.
The Spiritual Head therefore advised Leaders of this nation to know that peace emanates from an individual’s place of humility, tolerance, forgiveness, forbearance and the willingness to forgo possessions or pains for the sake of peace.
“Therefore, leaders at all levels must be ready to forgive, tolerate divergent opinion and respect each other, he noted”.
“Nigeria, which is the physical abode of God has received the Divine peace and protection from His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu”.
He said let the peace and blessings of our Holy Father abide with Nigeria and Nigerians now and forevermore. Amen!
