Lagos – President Goodluck
Jonathan has urged Nigerians to
put aside all religious differences
and strive to build one great and
united nation. Jonathan made the appeal at
the 7th edition of “The
Experience’’, a gospel musical
show held at the Tafawa Balewa
Square (TBS), Lagos on Friday
night. “There’s nothing we cannot
accomplish as a nation as long as
we can put aside our religious
differences. The road ahead
demands great sacrifices but
there is no shortcut to greatness,” he said. He said though 2012 had been a
very challenging year for the
country, it was a testament to
the indomitable spirit of the
people they could still gather to
thank God. The president, who spoke via a
recorded video message
projected to a big screen at the
venue, said: “This is an evidence
that the Nigeria we dream of can
be achieved.’’ He thanked Nigerians for praying
for the country and said: “As long
as there are committed Nigerians
praying for our leaders, there
shall be success.’’ The programme which had more
than 500,000 people in
attendance was organised by
Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the
House on the Rock Church. Gospel artists that featured
included Don Moen, Chevelle
Franklyn, Deitrick Haddon, Israel
Houghton, Fred Hammond, John
Francis and Micah Stampley. There were also performances
by Sammie Okposo, Mike Aremu,
Timi Dakolo, South Africa’s
Soweto Spiritual Singers, Chosen
Treasure, the choir of House on
the Rocks and Michelle Williams who rendered the Nigerian
anthem. The event also featured great
men of God who led the
congregation in prayers for the
country. Among the ministers of the
gospel were former Head of
State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, who
registered his joy at being at
this year’s event. He congratulated the convener,
Adefarasin, on a very successful
event. Gowon lamented the present
situation in some parts of
northern Nigeria. “What is happening in the north
bleeds my heart. I thought after
the bloodshed we’ve had over
the years, we will not have any
more but sadly we are still having
it. “Prayers are better than guns
and weapons,” he said, as he led
the congregation in prayers. Rev. Felix Meduonye of the
Foursquare Gospel Church
prayed for improved
infrastructure and electricity in
Nigeria. Among dignitaries at the
programme were the First Lady
of Lagos State, Mrs Abimbola
Fashola, Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of
Ondo State and his wife and Ayo
Oritsejafor the president of the Christian Association of Nigeria
(CAN). (NAN)
www.vanguardngr.com/2012/12/the-nigeria-we-dream-of-can-be-achieved-says-jonathan/

The opening paragragh captures it all. We can only build a nation if we are united and committed to the course. Just wish everyone could just support this man for the sake of our Country.

Idokojimmy: The opening paragragh captures it all. We can only build a nation if we are united and committed to the course. Just wish everyone could just support this man for the sake of our Country.

has he any agenda for the country??

Idokojimmy: The opening paragragh captures it all. We can only build a nation if we are united and committed to the course. Just wish everyone could just support this man for the sake of our Country.

You wish we all support "this man" in looting us blind right?

thank god wishes are not horses!

I thought he said that
the security challenge
in our country is under control?
Why is he speaking using a
projector? Dream can be achieved if we go
to sleep. How can we go to
sleep if any moment from now,
our village can be a victim of
attack by this terrorist? How
can we sleep if there is no electricity? How can we sleep if
our stomach is empty because
of high prices of our
commodities? It's about time that the FG
should give us result, not empty
reassurances.

Yes, it can still be achieved but you need to act and act right.
I wish these words were from your heart.
Good people; great nation.

This another classic example of how men of God in the country, who God has made prominent ti have a voice that can be heard, instead of speaking against the evil of the leaders, choose to fraternize, and wine dine with the evil leaders.

What is the essence of seeking the recorded message of a leader who is causing the people miseries and hardship in such a gathering?

Does it not amount to putting a stamp of approval on him and all that he is doing?

Just like politicians,Nigerian prominent men of God live in another world and cannot connect to the pain of the people.

Jonah you are right - the Nigeria we dream can be achieved and that's why you should bleeping get off the road; your presence impedes the dream.

You are right sir Mr president, we can achieve the Nigeria dream but obviously not under your watch.

Idokojimmy: The opening paragragh captures it all. We can only build a nation if we are united and committed to the course. Just wish everyone could just support this man for the sake of our Country.

Yeah you are quite right. I bet if we support any of our leaders, they would make the country better but the issue is that he is a leader and not everyone he leads would support him. So what would a leader do ? try to give those people a reason to support and trust his judgement.