Collins Osuji
2 October 2008
Lagos — MODERATOR of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Dr. Uboh Bassey Usung, has called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country for national growth and development.
Usung who made the call in a statement to mark the nation's 48th independence, said that what was lacking in the psyche of most Nigerians was a true and sincere spirit of patriotism necessary to channel the resources of the country towards national goals and aspirations. The clergy man lamented that Nigerians had developed a stronger consciousness for ethnic nationalism over and against national consciousness. This, he said, had resulted in a situation where Nigerians were pulling to their various ethnic nationalities at the detriment of the common good.
Usung also urged Nigerians to re-define their values in conformity with the ethics of their religions saying they should "eschew selfishness, greed and other forms of corruption which, unfortunately, have become the bane of this nation."
He expressed strong belief in the future greatness of the nation. "God created Nigeria for a purpose - to use the nation to bless the people of Nigeria. That is why from the word go, God blessed the nation with all kinds of human and natural resources that need the right combination of human attributes and attitudes to harness for national greatness.
"I have said it before and do say it again now. Nigeria is in the mind of God. That is why the nation has overcome, and will always overcome all its trials and adversities. I therefore urge all Nigerians to change their attitude and work more closely together to establish the enabling environment for peace, stability and progress," he said.
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