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  • Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others eulogise Tunde Bakare at 70

    Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others eulogise Tunde Bakare at 70

    • Buhari: he’s national asset,living legend

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated founder of Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), formerly Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, on yesterday’s celebration of his 70th birthday.

    The Prsident acknowledged the cleric’s profound contributions to the Nigerian society, saying he has left an indelible mark on the country’s spiritual landscape.

    A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, reads: “Pastor Bakare, a distinguished lawyer, pastor, leader, author, advocate for good governance, and politician, has significantly contributed to the Nigerian society. He founded The Latter Rain Assembly, now called The Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC).

    “On this occasion, the President joins Pastor Bakare’s family, friends, and the Christian community to celebrate his profound impact as a religious leader and gadfly.

    “President Tinubu reflects on Pastor Bakare’s bold and patriotic efforts to advocate for a better Nigeria. As a Co-convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), he was pivotal in leading civil demonstrations during critical periods in our nation’s history.

    “The President recognises Bakare’s unwavering faith and relentless dedication to advancing vital causes for the betterment of society. He describes Pastor Bakare as one of Nigeria’s most influential voices.

    “As Pastor Bakare reaches this significant milestone, President Tinubu wishes him robust health and many more years of service in the Lord’s vineyard and in advancing our beloved nation.”

    During a thanksgiving service at the CGCC on Kudirat Abiola Way at Oregun in Ikeja, Lagos, the President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Senator George Akume, said the celebrant has continuously worked towards the unity and progress of Nigeria and Nigerians.

    The President described Pastor Bakare as an embodiment of integrity and a symbol of hope to the hopeless, having dedicated his life to serving God and humanity.

    President Tinubu acknowledged the hardship Nigerians are facing but assured them that the government is addressing the problems. He said applying drastic action is needed to solve complex matters.

    Also, former President Muhammedu Buhari, with whom Pastor Bakare ran for Presidency in 2011, described the preacher as a “national asset” and a “living legend” with a profound commitment to democracy and social justice.

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    “He is a man deeply committed to democratic values and principles of social justice, a man who is totally unafraid to speak up against injustice anywhere,” the former President wrote to Pastor Bakare.

    “I pray that God will give him the opportunity and the long life to see his vision of Nigeria where the poor and the marginalised are unfettered,” he added.

    Also, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun described the preacher as one of the distinguished ambassadors of the state with immense contributions to national development.

    “Pastor Bakare is an accomplished man. He stands as a trailblazer in Nigeria. He is among the distinguished ambassadors of Ogun State. His influence is beyond Nigeria,” he said.

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu noted that Pastor Bakare has constantly been on the side of the truth.

    The governor described him as a child of God and a special vessel God is using for humanity.

    In a sermon, Pastor Sarah Omakwu of the Family Worship Centre, noted that Pastor Bakare has dedicated his life to the service of God since childhood and served in various capacities in churches in and outside the country.

    Eminent personalities at the event included former governors, past and serving members of the state and National Assemblies, traditional rulers, captains of industry, religious leaders, friends, and well-wishers.

    The highlight of the event was the launching of an autobiography of the preacher, titled: The Last. Definitely Not The Least.

    Also, Pastor Bakare yesterday donated N250 million to charity as a birthday gift his church members presented to him on the landmark occasion.

    In a voice laden with praise and worship, Bakare hailed his church members for the kind gesture.

    “Before you think of what to gain or take away from the country, one should think of how to make the country great.

    “There are many avenues in the country that, as an individual or as a group, we need to work on and advance the fortunes of the nation and make it better for humans to live in.

    “As a shepherd, it is your duty to feed the flock so they will not lack and become resentful of the good news of salvation.

    “I will employ God’s wisdom and channel the N250 million to the needy, that way the seed you have shown in me today will continue to multiple to God’s glory,” he said.

    Other dignitaries at the birthday celebration included Lagos State Deputy Governor  Obafemi Hamsat; the senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel; former Ogun State governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba; erstwhile Ogun Central Senator Ibikunle Amosu; former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufia; former Akwa Ibom State governor, Obong Victor Attah, and Co-Founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Mr. Fola Adeola.

    Others were former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Tunde Lemo; rights activist, Dr. Joe Odumakin; the Alake of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, and many others.

    Also, CGCC said it has lined up a week-long of activities to celebrate Pastor Bakare’s 70th birthday.

    A statement yesterday by Team Lead, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee for the event, Mr. Kayode Ladeinde, said the celebration began on Sunday with an appreciation service by members of the church, family, and friends of the cleric.

    Besides yesterday’s birthday anniversary thanksgiving service and presentation of Bakare’s autobiography, the committee said there would be the institution of a Law Endorsement Fund by Bakare tomorrow at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), adding that a solar project would be inaugurated on the same day at the same university in honour of the cleric to encourage learning.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bakare is an alumnus of the university.

    The statement said November 13 would feature a wellness and health talk on: ‘A Formula for a Sickness-free life with Dr. Susana Adams’.

    It added that there would be a lecture at the Citadel Centre for Development to examine the recent Supreme Court decision on local government autonomy.

    “The lecture is tagged: “Democratic System of Local Government as Third Tier of Government in Nigeria: Matters Arising”.

    “Prof. Taiwo Osipitan (SAN) will be the guest lecturer and Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) is the chairman of the occasion, while Dr. Reuben Abati will moderate the panel session,” the statement said.

    The celebration would be wrapped up on November 17 with a thanksgiving service at the church in Oregun.

  • MohBad reaped the reward of associating with evil men – Tunde Bakare

    MohBad reaped the reward of associating with evil men – Tunde Bakare

    The general overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has said the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad “reaped the reward of his unpleasant lifestyle while alive.”

    Mohbad died on September 12 and was buried the next day.

    Speaking at the 2nd an­niversary of The Envoy Nation, a UK-based church, on Sunday, September 24, Bakare said the late singer “asso­ciated with evil people while he was alive.”

    The clergyman also rhetorically asked the congregation “If Mohbad is a good name.”

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    He said: “My wife and I listened to a tape last night on MohBad.

    “How many of you know Mohbad? The Nigerian artiste who died at 27? MohBad.

    “When he was drinking and smoking and associating with evil men, he did not know that the harvest would come so soon and that he would soon be cut down at the prime of youth.

    “I am not blaming him, I am just telling you. Is Mohbad a good name? Moh Bad.”

  • Bakare prays for Buhari to pick brightest people as aides

    Latter Rain Assembly Serving Overseer Tunde Bakare has a prayer request – it is for President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint the best, brightest and fittest into his administration as he takes oath on May 29 for his second term in office.

    Pastor Bakare, who was Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election on the platform of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), said Nigeria has enough assets for the development of the nation.

    The fiery cleric, who spoke in a chat on the Channels Television, warned of the consequences of not tackling rising insecurity and unemployment in the land. He also commented on the proliferation of private varsities

    Bakare expressed the hope that with the right men on the drivers’ seats at the various ministries, departments and agencies, the problems would become surmountable.

    He said: “It is in our corporate interest to ensure that there is a future for our young people and for the children, to ensure good healthcare delivery, to ensure transportation system that is flawless; there is so much assets in this country.

    “I pray that President Buhari will do his best in the second term to appoint the best, the brightest and the fittest, so that you will see Nigeria turn around as we maximise the potentials of the nation.”

    Bakare said that jobs should be created for the teeming youths to steer them away from crime, noting that the country is facing a scourge of insecurity as a result of unemployment.

    Read also: I’ll miss my mother greatly – Tunde Bakare

    “We are being invaded from outside and from within, what do you think will happen to millions of jobless youths who have no way of providing for themselves? Crime would be the next option.

    “So, we need to create jobs, and more job, and more jobs, we have neglected the greatest asset of any nation — human capital. Our education sector has gone down the drain; we need to revive all that.

    “I heard they are giving 300 licences for universities; I am just amazed, they are glorified secondary schools. Let us solidify the ones we have; it is ok to start university, it is ok to have private universities but let us maintain standards.”

    Bakare pointed out the dangers of prosperity in the midst of poverty, warning that the uneducated youths of today will become a threat to the nation’s development.

    He said: “Your being insecure can become a threat to my security. I don’t want to be a rich man in a secured island of prosperity in the midst of quicksand of poverty, because those children we do not train, and we do not equip will rise to fight.

    “Almajiris will rise to fight, area boys will rise to fight; once the Almajiris in the North and the area boys in the South join hands together, we are not safe.”

  • 2019: Tunde Bakare tasks politicians on peaceful election

    The General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly,  Pastor Tunde Bakare,  has called on politicians across  the country to eschew violence  in the forth coming 2019 elections.

    The out spoken cleric noted  that peace is essential in the country for the transition process to be free and fair.

    Bakare who was the guest speaker at the Apostolic Fire Conference 2019, held at the Worship Centre Avenue, Oregun, Lagos, urged Nigerians to  God first in everything they do.

    “We should fear God not just because of the punishment that will come out of not fearing Him, but more importantly because we should fear Him so that fearing him will lead us to do things that will please Him.”

    “The beauty of holiness is that we cannot do it by ourselves. There is the need to seek God and His standards which will determine our ability to be holy according to the standard of God. Bishopric does not conjure holiness because it is just a title. But it is a habit of being in one mind with God, agreeing with God’s judgment as written in the scriptures, measuring by the standard of God that determines holiness.”

    Bakare concluded that holiness is not  exclusive to  Christians alone. “It is  open to everyone and to all politicians as well,” he said.

    Also speaking during the conference, the Convener and Host of the Apostolic Fire Conference, Pastor Seyi Adeyemi,  said that the” issue of holiness is important for every individual and that is the reason it has been brought to the front burner of this year’s Apostolic Fire Conference.Holiness is needed to revive and beautify the life of the nation. Nothing can attract the nation to God and God to the nation other than holiness.”

    Adeyemi also used the opportunity to call on the Federal Government to urgently address the issue of ASUU strike “which has kept university students at home these past months.

  • ‘Spill the ink, not the blood’ – Bakare

    Renowned preacher, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has urged Nigerians to toe the path of peace and shun violence as the 2019 polls draws closer, saying: “spill the ink, not the blood”.

    He made the observations at the formal presentation of three books by the Ovation Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of Ovation Media Group, Bashorun Dele Momodu, in honour of the late Chief MKO Abiola.

    While commending the media for its role in aiding the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the 2015, Bakare, who gave the keynote address, entitled: “The pen is mightier than the sword”, urged Nigerians, especially the press and the intelligentsia, to play a pivotal role in setting the agenda for the polity in 2019.

    “To a nation in the throes of violent agitations, to the people of our nation who want their fair share, and to young people running out of patience, the lesson from Dele Momodu is very clear and simple: spill the ink, not the blood; paint an indelible picture of the nation you desire, and work tirelessly to ensure its realization, knowing that the greatness of our nation depends on it,” he stated.

    Bakare observed succinctly that media has a critical role to play in driving the peace of the nation, urging that they “intensify efforts to ensure that the welfare and security of our people, as well as the overall development of our nation, become the main discourse at this pivotal moment. This is the purpose of any government worthy of the name”.

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    Stating the efforts of Momodu in immortalizing the memory of the late Abiola were noteworthy, he praised the posthumous the conferment of Nigeria’s highest national honour on Abiola, saying: “It is an honour first to the man who paid the supreme price to pave the way for Nigeria’s democracy, and then to the heroes and heroines who stood up behind him, including those in the Fourth Estate of the Realm who marshaled the written and spoken word against tyranny”.

    In attendance were members of family of martyr, led by Dr Doyin Abiola, who urged Nigerians not to allow a repeat of the June 12 saga, stating that: “This must not happen again. It depends on you”.

    On his part, Momodu observed that: “Nigeria died the day we killed June 12”.

    Dignitaries at the event included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olori Ladun Sijuade; the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who was represented Prof Adebayo Williams; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar former Lagos State Governorship candidate, Mr Jimi Agbaje; former Anambra Governor Peter Obi; Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun represented by Mrs Oluyemi Akintunde; Sen. Tokunbo Afikuyomi; the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, and former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.

    Others were top industrialist and Chairman of the Eleganza Group of companies, Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya; oil magnate Femi Otedola; billionaire chairman of Globacom, Otunba Mike Adenuga Jr; renowned businesswoman, Hajia Bola Shagaya (the managing director of Practiol Limited, the founder of Fotofair); National Chairman of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Dr. Yunusa Tanko; National Publicity Secretary of All Progressive Congress (APC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi; Otunba Bimbo Ashiru; a onetime Executive Director of NITEL, Chief Ezekiel Fatoye; former beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo, and Knight International Journalism Fellow Declan Okpalaeke.

  • I’ll miss my mother greatly – Tunde Bakare

    Founder of Latter Rain Assembly Lagos, Pastor Tunde Bakare, yesterday bid his mother, Abigail Eebudola Bakare, final good bye declaring, “I will definitely miss her greatly.”

    Madam Eebudola Bakare died in her son’s Lagos residence on May 5.

    She was interred at the family house in Sodeke area of Abeokuta around noon aged 108.

    Bakare, who likened his mother’s exit to a bodily part of him separating, said until her death, “she carried a heavy load of intercession,” for him, adding that she was also a great “cook.”

    He spoke at the funeral service for the centenarian at the Victory Life Bible Church, Ajebo road, Abeokuta where she worshipped regularly during her lifetime.

    Joining Bakare at the funeral service were eminent Nigerians including national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun; Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola; Chairman Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote; former Ogun State Governors Aremo Segun Osoba and Otunba Gbenga Daniel including business tycoon Femi Otedola.

    Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, represented President Muhammadu Buhari with Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, among others, also at attendance.

    The Convener of Save Nigeria recalled his mum had predicted people from all walks of life would converge to bury her, expressing joy it came to pass.

    “She predicted that people from every corner of the world would come to bury her.

    “I’m so grateful because we  gave her a befitting burial. She is irreplaceable forever. I will continue to cherish her memory for ever. My mother’s exit was glorious,” Bakare said.

    To keep the memory of his mum alive, the popular cleric said he had written a book in her honour titled:”The woman who saw the valuable future,” which would be launched on October 28, 2018 and given out to people free.

    According to him, the book contains valuable lessons his mother taught him, which made him the person he is today.

    In his sermon, founder of Victory Life Bible Church, Apostle Lawrence Achudume, said no matter how long one lived, one would definitely leave one day.

    Reliving his interactions with late Eebudola, who was an elder in the church, Achudume noted that after her passing, it is all stories of her worthy deeds to humanity.

    He said: “You don’t visit Mama without eating and when she gives you food, you must finish it.

    “She paid her tithe and offering regularly. To show that Mama conquered death, she bought all her burial accessories like gown, hand gloves before hand and even chose a particular spot in the family compound where she wanted her remains interred.”

  • I’ll miss my mother greatly – Tunde Bakare

     

    …as Tinubu, Aregbesola, Amosun, Dangote bid pastor’s mum final good bye

     

    Pastor Tunde Bakare on Saturday bid his mother, Abigail Eebudola Bakare, final good bye to meet her creator, lamenting that he would “definitely miss her greatly.”

    Madam Eebudola Bakare died in his son’s Lagos residence on last May 5 and was interred at the family house in Sodeke area of Abeokuta by Saturday noon. She was aged  108. 

    Bakare who likened his mother’s exit to a bodily part of him separating, said until her death, “she carried a heavy load of intercession,”  for him, adding that she was also a great “cook.”

    The Senior Pastor of Latter Rain Assembly and running mate of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 Presidential election, made this known in his remarks during the funeral service for the centenarian at the Victory Life Bible Church, Ajebo road, Abeokuta,  where she worshiped regularly in her life time.

    Joining Bakare at the funeral service to bid her mother a final farewell, are eminent Nigerians including the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Chairman, Dangote Group, Alh. Aliko Dangote, Aremo Segun Osoba, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Femi Otedola, Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu among others.

    The Convener of Save Nigeria recalled that her mum had predicted that people from all walks of life would converge to bury her and expressed the joy that the prediction actually came to pass.

    “She predicted that people from every corner of the world would come to bury her. I’m so grateful because we are gave her a befitting burial. She is irreplaceable for ever. I will continue to cherish her memory for ever. My mother’s exit was glorious,” Bakare said.

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     To keep the memory of her mum alive, he said he had written a book in her honour entitled :”The woman who saw the valuable future,” which he added, would be launched on October 28, 2018 and given out to people free.

    According to him, the book contains valuable lessons the mother taught him which made him the person he is today. 

    In his sermon, the officiating minister Apostle Lawrence Achudume, drew inspiration the book Nehemiah 13: 10- 14, 29 – 30, he said no matter how long one lived, one would definitely leave the world one day.

    The cleric who happened to be the founder of the Victory Life Bible Church, said what counts most would be what such a person would be remembered for.

    Reliving his interactions with late Eebudola, who was an elder in the church, Achudume noted that after her passing, it is all stories of her worthy deeds to humanity.

    He said: “In life no matter how long you lived, you will  definitely leave this world one be you President, be you governor or where you find yourself, one day your own trumpet will sound and you will go to give account of yourself. 

    “So, no matter what position one finds oneself, one must learn to do good. Mama was a mother indeed. Today, we are celebrating her. Mama conquered death, she was so loving and wish every woman and man will be as caring as Mama. 

    “You don’t visit Mama without eating and when she gives you food, you must finish it. She paid her tithe and offering regularly. To show that Mama conquered death, she bought all her burial accessories like gown, hand gloves beforehand and even chose a particular spot in the family compound where she wanted her remains interred.”

  • Buhari condoles Pastor Bakare over mother’s death

     

    President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly  on the death of his mother, Mrs Abigail Eebudola Bakare.

    In a telephone call to his friend and one time running mate, President Buhari urged the cleric and the Bakare family to take solace in the fact that the late Mrs Bakare lived long enough to witness the enormous successes achieved by her children.

    The President, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, called on the bereaved family to uphold the cherished ideals of community service, kindness and generosity associated with the matriarch of the Bakare family, who died on May 5, 2018, aged 108.

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  • ‘Why Tunde Bakare nicknamed me Soyinka of arts’

    ‘Why Tunde Bakare nicknamed me Soyinka of arts’

    Celebrated artist and sculptor, Dejo Victor Akinlonu, popularly called Dejak, has met and dealt with so many top art connoisseurs, especially some religious leaders, each expressing strong views about his high artistic work.

    The General Overseer of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, is one of such who maintained that Dejak is the Prof Wole Soyinka of arts in Nigeria.

    Dejak said this at his monument arts garden in Ikeja, Lagos during an interaction with reporters on his birthday.

    Dejak, who thanked God for sparing his life, said Pastor Bakare, an art connoisseur, gave him the licence to use his name at will as one of those who believes in the sanctity of his art works.

    Dejak’s array of high standing artistic works, which dot his Oregun monumental arts garden, boasts of giant, sculptural moldings and carvings.

    They include the Eyo masquerade and statue of the late Oba Adeniji Adele, bust of the late Alexandra Omolade Okoya Thomas at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

  • Bakare joins calls for restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system

    Bakare joins calls for restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system

    Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Convener, Save Nigeria Group (SNG), on Sunday joined other eminent Nigerians in the calls for restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system to a united nation.

    Bakare made the call in his “State of the Nation’’ broadcast at the Latter Rain Assembly, End-Time Church in Lagos.

    Theme of the broadcast is: “Looking into the Future with the Eyes of Faith.’’

    He said the founding fathers had agreed that Nigeria would be “a truly federal state with limited and specific powers allocated to the Federal Government, and residual powers inherent in the regional governments.

    According to him, this agreement was the social contract upon which the Nigerian state was formed.

    He said that this social contract was broken on May 24, 1966, through the Unification Decree by the late Gen. J.T.U. Aguiyi-Ironsi’s administration.

    Bakare said that the current government, under President Muhammadu Buhari, has the opportunity to provide such leadership Nigerians want by being at the forefront of the quest for change.

    According to him, the change will be guided by the indicators of good governance in a well-structured state, and propelled by a true unifying national vision.

    “Mr President and his team must summon the courage to make hard choices, especially the choice to restructure and the choice to embrace the necessary self-sacrifice that precedes economic recovery.

    “May 29 this year will mark two full years of this administration in government. We have no more time to waste.

    “Mr President must galvanise his team to get the job done; square pegs in round holes must be removed or put in appropriate places.

    “It is time to demonstrate leadership, wise judgment and astute public policy that guarantees stable and prosperous nationhood upon a foundation of peace, and build a well-ordered nation with strong institutions dispensing justice.

    “It is time to arise with patriotic zeal, to build a great nation such that, years from now, generations yet unborn will look back at their history, not with disdain, but with gratitude to God that our generation preceded theirs.

    “May 2017 be the year we look into the future with the eyes of faith and take steps to accomplish all that we know is possible,’’’ he said.

    Bakare said that 2016 was characterised by extreme uncertainties, intense political suspense, accelerated global terror, and mounting economic pressure, due to dwindling resources.

    He said that in spite of the challenges, some achievements were recorded in the areas of security and diversification.

    “’As at April 2016, despite the acceleration of global terror, Boko Haram’s impact had been reduced from 22 attacks per month in 2015 to nine per month in 2016.

    “Under this administration, 21 of the abducted Chibok girls were also released to their parents in October 2016, and last Friday, Rakiya Abubakar, the latest rescued Chibok schoolgirl, was reunited with her parents in Abuja.

    “To crown it all, at the tail end of 2016, Sambisa Forest was liberated and the Boko Haram flag was captured by our gallant soldiers,’’ Bakare said.

    He, therefore, prayed for the safe return of all still in captivity, the continued protection of our soldiers, and the safety and rehabilitation of all internally displaced persons.

    The cleric-politician said, “The government’s diversification efforts have also propelled increased attention to agriculture with the sector growing by 4.54 per cent in the third quarter of the year, despite the 2.24 per cent year on year reduction in growth rate.

    “The third quarter also saw growth in non-oil sectors including fishing and crop production.

    “These are signs of a diversifying economy. Therefore, the assumption that the Buhari-led administration lacks direction is questionable.”

    Bakare then urged Nigerians, irrespective of religious, ethnic, gender or other distinctions, to pray for God’s intervention and support the government.

    “Prayer has its place, but God will not come down to solve problems. He has already equipped us to solve.

    “God is looking for patriots who will become responsible for their families, for their communities, for their organisations, for their nation, for the continent and for the world, ” he said.

    Bakare prayed that God would grant President Buhari wisdom, health, courage and clear vision to do the needful via policies that would redeem and make Nigeria great. (NAN)