By Chidi Nkwopara, OWERRI
The National President, Christian Council of Nigeria, CCN, and Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, has charged Nigerians to seek God’s forgiveness for opportunities wasted, hopes betrayed, justice denied and precious lives wasted”, as the country clocks 63.
He made the made the charge in his Independence Day message to Nigerians.
His words: “As Nigeria clocks 63, we rejoice that in spite of all difficulties and trials associated with nation building, our country has remained afloat.
“While we congratulate all at this great attainment, we believe that we should take some time out to seek the face of God for forgiveness of sins committed, opportunities wasted, hopes betrayed, vision detailed, justice denied, innocent lives wasted, wealth squandered and the unbridled selfishness that define most of our intentions and actions today.
“We must always remember that righteousness exalts a nation while sin is a reproach to any people.
“Being deliberate and intentional in steering our nation off the highway of corruption, impunity, greed and selfishness, in which it is presently moving at a breath-taking speed, is the only way to see the national rebirth we so much desire.”
Archbishop Onuoha equally had words of advice to the nation’s leaders: “Both the leaders and the led must realize the basic truth that we have no other nation to call our own.
“The virtues of truth, honesty, love, peace, justice, equity and fairness remain the soul of any nation and when these are thrown away for whatever consideration, the nation dies.
“Let us resolve to make this project called Nigeria, to work and be resolute in pursuing all that is true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report.
“Seeking the wellbeing and good of all men is the best way to self preservation. May the King of Kings and Creator of heaven and earth bless, keep and preserve our dear nation and its citizens. God bless Nigeria.”
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