A German-born international evangelist, Reinhard Bonnke, has adjudged Nigeria as the most blessed in the world.

Mr. Bonnke said his assertion was based on facts he has about the countries of the world.

He spoke to journalists in Ibadan on Tuesday after paying a courtesy call on the Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala, shortly after his arrival in the state capital.

He is billed to start a five-day open-air crusade in the city today.

Mr. Bonnke, however, said Nigerians are not enjoying the blessings in the country because the leaders are yet to find the appropriate way to distribute them equitably.

“If a system can be found for all to benefit, this could be the most prosperous country on the earth. I have a very high opinion of Nigeria. Wherever I go in the world when I am asked about Nigeria, some people come up with bad stories and I say I know Nigeria, and I must say in my whole life I have never seen a country in the whole world, that is more blessed than Nigeria. That is my personal testimony,” he said.

Though this is not his first time in Nigeria, Mr. Bonnke said his visit is special because it is specifically packaged to mark his 50 years as an evangelist.

Ibadan has been agog with activities advertising the five-day revival in the form of electronic jingles on radio and television stations, even prior to his arrival. Churches have also been mobilising their members to attend.

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