Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Christians to take a more active role in addressing insecurity, poverty and social challenges in Nigeria, Africa and the wider world.
According to a Nigerian Tribune report, Obasanjo made the call while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 50th anniversary convention of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Lagos and Western, Mid-Western/Northern Areas (LAWMNA) Territory, held in Lagos.
The convention, themed “Church Militant on the Earth,” focused on the responsibility of Christians to remain spiritually vigilant and contribute to addressing society’s moral and social challenges.
Obasanjo said the Church should move beyond worship services to become a force for peace, justice and righteousness, urging believers to rely on the “armour of God” and the virtues of truth, love, humility and holiness.
He expressed concern that despite the increasing number of churches in Nigeria, the country continues to face insecurity, economic hardship and disunity.
“There are over 200 wars going on across the world. Let us come home to Nigeria. Do we have peace? Do we have security? Do we have prosperity? Do we have love among ourselves? Yet we have churches. If we have a militant Church of Christ, the situation will be different,” Obasanjo said.
He added that the Church’s impact should be measured not by its size but by its positive influence on society through the promotion of moral values, unity and peace.
