THE CHURCH IS KEY IN UNITING PEOPLE FOR PEACEFUL AND MEANINGFUL DEVELOPMENT. BY BISHOP ELECT. DR BRIGHT OTSO

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Dr Bright Samuel Otso, The metropolitan Bishop Elect of the above named Pentecostal Church situated in Jos Plateau State, Nigeria has acknowledged the critical role of the church in unifying citizens towards overcoming the numerous challenges confronting the State.

The UN Global Peace Ambassador Dr Reverend Bright Otso stated this on Tuesday while addressing the September 2023 History Makers International Conference & Bishopric Consecration committee members in Jos Plateau State comprising of Pastors from various churches and ministries in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

He maintained that the best strategy to resolve the challenges in the country is for the people to be united as one and tackle the issues as they come.

 "In the cause of politicking, politicians always use every instrument at their disposal including divide and rule and I know there was a lot of attempts in that regard in the build up to the recent elections.

"Denominations are artificial creations but the body of Christ is one, If there is any agent that must play the key role in uniting the Nation, it is the Church. I believe that the more we deemphasized our differences and look at the things we have in common, we will be able to unite our people.

"By the grace of God, we are committed to changing the narrative in the country and when we succeed, everybody irrespective of Creed or denomination will benefit. By the grace of God, we came, saw and we will conquer.

He stated: "We will not rest on our oars, we shall Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH), until Nigeria is secured and regain her place in comity of nations.

We therefore want to plead with everyone of us, let's be advocates of a true narrative of the situation in Nigeria. The nation is not at war, it is a sudden invasion of ignorance, 'superiority' complex, misunderstanding, conflicts and mishaps as a result self centeredness, greediness and egocentrism that beclouds some few individuals couple with viruses of corruption, criminality, religion and ethnic bigotry to mentioned but few. 

I want to use this medium and opportunity  appeal to all a sundry to sheath their swords and embrace peace.