Thousands of members from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) gathered in Abuja on Sunday, February 18, 2024, for a prayer walk, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria's current security and economic challenges.
Led by Pastor Tunde Benjamin Laniyi of RCCG Throne Room, Transcorp Abuja, the prayer walk is an annual event held by the RCCG, taking place in 190 countries globally, with this year’s theme titled “HEALING.”
During the prayer walk, Pastor Laniyi noted the belief that there is no challenge beyond divine intervention. The congregation prayed for healing in the country and called on God to answer Nigeria’s pressing issues.
In his sermon, Pastor Laniyi urged Nigerians to continue praying for divine guidance for the country’s leaders, expressing confidence that through intercession, Nigeria would experience healing.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retired), addressed the congregation, acknowledging the country’s prevailing security and economic challenges but emphasised hope. He urged Nigerians, especially the youth, not to lose hope and encouraged them to believe in the nation's potential.
General Irabor highlighted the crucial role of the youth in the country’s growth and success, urging them to have faith and look beyond the ordinary. He noted that Nigeria's challenges are not significantly different from those encountered by other countries on their path to growth.