Prayers Help Me Cope With My Challenges As President – GEJ

Ex President, Goodluck Jonathan has begged Nigerians to pray and back the Federal Government’s efforts to tackle the security issues in Nigeria, saying fervent prayers was the key behind what he achieved during his stay as President.

He revealed this even as the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, blasted FG for not doing enough to protect the people.

GEJ said, “As a nation, from the beginning, we’ve been passing through a lot of challenges; the issues of kidnapping and armed robbery. Even to travel to very near cities such as Kaduna is becoming a nightmare to Nigerians. With constant prayers, the country will get through all its challenges.

“For me, who you all gave privilege of being President for five years, the little achievements we made were through your constant prayers. Whenever, I have opportunity, I thanknyou for the support you gave me.”

Primate Okoh also said, “Under the servant leadership model, power comes from gaining the trust and support of people, and is given freely as a gift. Power is a means for helping others, and not an end in itself.

“It’s to be exercised on behalf of others. It’s only a tool, and its true test is determined by the improved welfare of people.

“Do we have agents of government who believe in being guided by the servant-leader spirit in relationship with their constituencies? Do they really serve their people or use them and dump till another election time?

“We must pray for servant leader politicians at federal, state, and local government levels as well as traditional ruler.

“Some politicians are trying to outsmart their people by stealing and heaping riches without improving the lives of their countrymen. That’s why our country is in a terrible short supply of service-oriented politicians, statesmen and women.”