Jonathan Says Nigeria Have A Bright Future

Despite our numerous challenges facing us as a nation,President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday assured Nigerians  that she will overcome those challenges and arrive at the Promised Land.

The president, who participated in the first Sunday of the year service at St. Stephens Anglican Church, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, acknowledged that huge potentials still abound in all parts of the nation.

In his brief remark, Jonathan noted that his administration will continue to tap into those potentials in order to move the country forward, adding that the country’s future was bright, despite the bumps and challenges.

The president added that his administration would continue to explore the potential for the development of the country.

Jonathan thanked the church and Christians for their prayers for the nation.

“I thank you for your prayers, especially at this period. This is a period the world is passing through challenges.

“We have a lot of potentials and I see a bright future for the country. Despite the challenges and bumps, Nigeria will move on and get to the Promised Land,” he said.

Earlier in his sermon, officiating pastor and Bishop of Ogbia Diocese, Rev. James Aye Oruwori, preached against committing sin.

The clergyman urged Nigerians to remain calm ahead of the upcoming general election, as God had already taken a decision on the outcome which no one can upturn.

He used the example of David and Goliath in the Bible, saying the former’s strong covenant with God gave him victory.

He urged Nigerians to remain calm ahead of the upcoming general elections, adding that God had already taking a decision on the outcome. He said no one can alter the decision.

“God has written his decision on the next election, no one can change it. He wrote the decision long ago. Election is the biggest thing we are expecting this year, we must stop exhibiting fear. We should be calm and abide by God’s decision,” he noted.

Present at the service were Governor Henry Seriake Dickson; his wife, Rachael Dickson; deputy governor, John Jonah, chaplain of Villa Chapel, Rev Obiona Owuzurumba and other presidential aides.