Obasanjo: “God didn’t create Nigeria to struggle.”

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserts that Nigeria’s economic difficulties are not God’s will, pointing out that the nation is endowed with a wealth of natural resources. 

Speaking at the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja’s 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 20, the former Nigerian leader made this statement.

 
“As God created other nations, endowing them with resources, He similarly blessed Nigeria with numerous resources for growth. Just as Egypt has the River Nile, Nigeria has the Rivers Niger and Benue, plus crude oil, fertile soil, and other natural resources. I firmly believe God didn’t create Nigeria to struggle. He has given us everything we need; it’s our duty to appreciate Him, especially since many countries lack what Nigeria has.”

Obasanjo acknowledged that God is not to blame for Nigeria’s current predicament and asked politicians, religious leaders, and individuals to pray for the nation’s healing.

“God will heal our land if we humble ourselves and seek Him, even though we have wasted His gifts.” He stated