A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on Saturday expressed concern over the spate of insecurity and corruption in the country, saying the future is gloomy for the youths.
The elder statesman, therefore, called for deep reflection by all citizens.
According to him, other issues such as moral decadence, sexual perversion and restiveness should equally pose serious concern to the citizens.
Gowon, who was represented by the National Secretary of Nigeria Prays, Evangelist Austin Kemie, spoke at the 25th anniversary of Scripture Union work in Abuja.
He stated that all citizens must rise to deal with the various issues of moral burdens in the educational institutions. He said there was the need to arrest the tide through massive prayer campaign and action.
Gowon said, “If we do not rise to bring our youths into the path of rectitude, then, their future prospects will appear gloomy and we cannot build a virile nation of trust, integrity and good governance.”
He also paid glowing tributes to the leadership of the SU, Abuja chapter, for labouring to impact godly values and virtues in people.
He said, “Today’s celebration calls us into deep reflection of our lost godly values and virtues, particularly as Christian men and women, and seek to recover them. This occasion must therefore compel us to reflect deeply on the state of our nation.”
The National Chairman of the SU, Ekpo Etim Ekpo, challenged members of the organisation to continue to reach out to the world with God’s word.
He called on Christians across the country to continue to be true ambassadors of Jesus Christ.
“No matter what you give and do, if the purpose is not winning soul, you are not winning,” he said.
Source punchonline.com
