President Jonathan has extolled the impact of the church in maintaining National Unity, also saying that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has played an important role.
He made the remarks whilst speaking at the launch of the Word of Life Bible Church’s Jubilee Word Festival at the International Gospel Centre in Warri.
Also in attendance were the Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, Plateau and Cross Rivers Governors Jonah Jang and Liyel Imoke.
The President hailed Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN president saying he was a “very very strong president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN.”
Speaking on The Role of Citizens in Nation Building, the President said Nation building was a collective responsibility.
He said: “Whenever I have the opportunity to address a religious gathering like this, I always like to repeat myself that but for the Church, this country would probably have gone into oblivion.
“You have been praying persistently day and night and that is why some of our challenges are still at this level. Nigerians are totally committed, not pretenders.”