A former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), has said that the only solution to the country’s current problems is prayer.
Gowon said this in Ibadan on Sunday evening at a one-day prayer rally organised by the South-West Zone of a non-denominational religious group — ‘Nigeria Prays’.
At the rally held at the Rehoboth Cathedral, Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, Gowon commended the people for their usual support for the programme, and added that their prayers would never be in vain.
“And I can say this with every authority that prayer can solve problems better and faster than generals and soldiers can do with physical weapons of war.
“I have no doubt in my heart that God will honour our collective prayer and intercession for our dear nation and heal our nation of all challenges facing her,’’ he said.
The event was also attended by Bishop Taiwo Adelakun, Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter.
Pastor Benjamin Akanmu, the State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) was also present.