General Overseer of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC), Bayo Owoyemi, has called for a more united and stronger Nigeria devoid of religious, ethnic, or parochial sentiments as God is interested in the unity of Nigeria.

Owoyemi said that on the sidelines of the church’s 56th Supreme Executive Council meeting held recently in Lagos.

He said that God is interested in the unity of Nigeria and is aware of our present travails and has promise respite and victory over them all.

“The nation under God will make progress at the end. The problems of Nigeria are not insurmountable but need to be tackled with sincerity of purpose by the country’s leaders,” noted the cleric.

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He called on leaders at all levels to shun nepotism and other vices that tend to tear the country apart, noting that when human actions fail, it is time to seek the face of God for solutions.

Owoyemi reiterated that the “God factor” was key to the success of any government and was optimistic that every “evil bedeviling” Nigeria would fizzle out.

He further task Nigerians to continue to pray for its leaders and the country.

“It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the safety of citizens. It is the duty of citizens to pray for their country and its leaders rather than abuse them,” said the UACC spiritual leader.

“In other countries, the citizens bless their leaders, and this translates into better governance.”

Owoyemi also called on youths to shun evil, imitate good role models, and embrace peace to build a society that engenders harmony.