Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria may break up if the “existing cracks” are not addressed.
Osinbajo made this shocking revelation while talking during an interdenominational church service that was held to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary recently.
The Vice President was represented at the National Ecumenical Centre by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha. He said while efforts to mend the crack might be criticized, such criticism would be defeated with focus and constant prayers.
While making reference to the biblical story of how Nehemiah spearheaded the rebuilding of the broken walls of Jerusalem, Vice President Osinbajo said: “The story should be a challenge to every Christian in Nigeria. It’s only that kind of Nehemiah’s love that will make us, as Nigerians, to rebuild the cracks we have in our walls today.
“For us in Nigeria, Nehemiah should be taken as a metaphor for those Nigerians who either reside in Nigeria or outside, to cry to God to use the abandoned opportunities in Nigeria to address our challenges of nation-building.
“Fortunately for us, our walls are not yet broken, but there are apparent cracks that could lead to a break if not adequately addressed.
“Nehemiah started with fervent prayers, seeking the face of God and pleaded with his king to allow him to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the broken walls because the wall signifies peace, security, contentment and prosperity. It represents the essence of the state of the nation.
“There’s an urgent need for a Nehemiah in our country, Nigeria, today. And like Nehemiah faced opposition in his efforts to rebuild the walls, any Nigerian that desires to rebuild Nigeria must also be ready to face stiffer opposition which will come in torrents. It can only be diffused by consistent focus and prayers.”
