The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha on Sunday, addressed an Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service in Abuja to mark the 60th anniversary of the country’s independence from British rule.
Mustapha who represented the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in a solemn and emotional message likened the situation of nation building to the times of Nehemiah in the Bible and said that there are elements of destruction which if not well handled could break the country.
” For us in Nigeria, Nehemiah should be taken as a metaphor.. For that Nigerian who resides either in the country or outside would cry to God to give him the wherewithal to use the abundant opportunities in the country to address our challenges of nation building.
“Fortunately for us in Nigeria,our walls are not yet broken but have cracks that could lead to break if not properly handled”
He therefore called on the church to rise up to the task of nation building adding that it is well placed to do so.
