Ebun Francis| Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges and other problems it is grappling with.
The elder statesman who spoke the 108th annual convention of the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) held at the church’s international conference centre along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, noted that although the call for the nation’s break up may be loud, it would never be heard and would be a thing of the past.
It was also used to conduct a valedictory and commendation service for Reverend Samson Ayokunle, the retiring President of the church and President of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), and was attended by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde.
Speaking in Yoruba language, Obasanjo gave a parable that implied that while the present situation might be tough, the country would surely overcome and, therefore, called for peace, unity, and end to violence in the country.
“My two brothers talked about the situation we are in,” the elder statesman said while referring to the two governors who spoke earlier.
“You know, I am an incurable optimist about a number of things, but particularly about Nigeria.”
Obasanjo, who is a member of the Baptist Church, commended Reverend Ayokunle for serving meritoriously in his capacity as a leader in the church.
Other dignitaries who attended the event included top clergymen, traditional rulers, and political officeholders.
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