Nigerians have been urged not to lose hope and give up on the country due to her present economic situation and other challenges the citizenry are facing.

The president of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Segun Oladele, who gave the advice said there would be a turnaround to the hardship and pains the people are going through.

Oladele who noted that other nations of the world have gone through the same situation and came out stronger, admonished Nigerians to embrace righteousness and fervently intercede for the country for the return of comfort and relief to the country.

The CAC leader spoke yesterday in Efon-Alaaye, Ekiti State during a funeral service held for the late Mrs Mary Oludolapo Abere at the CAC Oke-Ayo Babalola zonal headquarters.

Madam Abere who died at the age of 88 is the mother of Mrs Mercy Omolola Ologbonyo, the wife of the planter of CAC, Boanerges Worldwide, Prophet Adegboyega Ologbonyo. Mrs Mercy Omolola described the deceased as a disciplinarian and very caring and prayerful person, saying she would miss her words of encouragement and endurance.

Those who came to pay their last respect included the CAC Essien regional superintendent, Egba, Pastor Isaac Eyebiokin; planter of CAC Adamimogo, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain World-wide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo; Prophet Femi Dairo of CAC Goshen Land, Ilorin; a member of Ade Ologbonyo Foundation, Oyinade Samuel-Eluwole, Lady Evangelist Bola Are, Pastor Adelakun (Ayewa), among others.

They described the late Mama Abere as a devout Christian, a loving wife and a very good supporter of her husband who was supportive till she breathed her last.