The general supervisor and president of the United Apostolic Church of Christ throughout the world (UACC), Rev. (Dr.) James Bayo Owoyemi, has asked leaders at all levels of government to avoid nepotism and prioritize a quality of life for citizens.
He made the comment in a secondary interview during the Special Thanksgiving Service that commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Church's shepherd conference at the International Prayer Center of Monte Zion, Oologyneru, Ibadan, Sunday.
When addressing the pressing economic challenges of Nigeria, Reverend Owoyemi emphasized the importance of faith and hope, stating: “The Bible assures us that with God, all things are possible. It is vital that we trust in God and align our actions with his will. ”
He urged leaders to recognize their positions as a divine privilege, reminding them that they would finally be responsible before God.
“Then, I encourage Nigeria's leadership to trust God, put everything in his hands and, at the same time, strive to please him,” he said.
“They are in power by the grace of God, and it is important that they appreciate this and do their will because they will not be there forever.
“They must implement policies that improve the lives of Nigerian citizens, avoid nepotism and govern in such a way that when they stop before God, they will have the audacity to account for their administration.”
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Reverend Owoyemi also conveyed a message of hope, emphasizing that despite current difficulties, faith in God could cause a positive change.
“This is a message of hope. We should trust that, in the end, everything will go to the glory of God, and we will praise him in Nigeria.
“The current situation in Nigeria will lead to praise. We should have hope, trust God and continue serving him.
“We must not allow current challenges to move us away from God. We should believe that Nigeria will be good and that God's purpose for this country will come to pass in the name of Jesus. “
Previously in his sermon, entitled “The secret of life is praise”, the reverend Owoyemi encouraged Christians to cultivate a spirit of praise, warning that neglecting this practice leads to spiritual stagnation.
Drawing of Psalm 150: 6 E Isaiah 38:19, warned that those who stop praising God finally put themselves on their way to despair.
“The essence of life is to praise God. How often do we offer our gratitude? He asked, illustrating his point with Paul's biblical history and Silas, who praised God even while he was imprisoned.
“His praise caused a miraculous freedom, demonstrating that praise is the key to victory in trial.”
This year's conference presented a variety of enriching seminars, fervent sentences and revival sessions, all aimed at strengthening pastoral leadership.
The highlight was the posthumous tribute in honor of the legacy of the founding president of the Church, the late archbishop Solomon A. Adetisola, which was held on Saturday.