From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Evangelist Abraham Onye has said that the only solution to rising crimes and insecurity in Nigeria is for parents to embrace the spirit of proper upbringing of their children.
Evangelist Abraham Onye who is the General overseer of the Peace of God outreach Ministry expressed dismay over the inability of both the government and the society to guarantee the safety of lives and property of Nigerians.
Evangelist Onye while speaking at the 2022 Men’s Day celebration of the Christian Evangelical Fellowship of Nigeria, (CEFN) Zonal Headquarters church in Lokoja, stressed the need for attitudinal change amongst Nigerians which he said can only be achieved through proper upbringing of children.
He also identified deviation from God’s paths as another obstacle for Nigeria’s present predicament adding that, with good leadership in the offing, Nigeria will be economically great.
This year’s Men’s Day which has ‘Effective Parenting, Pathway to Celebrating God’s Goodness’ as it’s theme gingered the guest speaker to pray unto God to equip parents with wisdom and resources to ensure proper upbringing of their children.
On some abandoned federal projects in Kogi State, Evangelist Abraham Onye attributed the non completion of Ajaokuta steel company in the State to lack of political will of the past and present governments.
Evangelist Abraham pointed out that Kogi state is naturally blessed with resources that could sustain the state without waiting for federal allocations but illegal tapping of such resources has forestalled the growth of Kogi economy.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the Fellowship, Mr. Noah Ocheni (JP) enjoined parents to be watchful of their children’s peer groups and other associations that could lead them to social vices.
While advising children to always obey their parents if they must inherit the kingdom of God, Ocheni stressed the need for parents to be prayerful for God to enhance their financial base to meet their children’s responsibilities.
He therefore appreciated the guest speaker, church council, various activity groups, the planning committee and members of the Men’s Fellowship for their cooperations throughout the two-day period of successful events.