President Goodluck Jonathan has assured that despite all of Nigeria's challenges, it will get to its promised land just as the biblical children of Israel did.
The President who stated this while speaking at the Living Faith church aka Winners Chapel at Goshen City, Nasarawa State on Sunday, likened the Nigerian situation to that of the Super Eagles who came from three nil down to defeat their Moroccan counterparts in the quarter finals of the CHAN African championship in South Africa on Saturday.
"Those of you who watched that match will know that it is not easy at the beginning, it was as if Nigeria was to be demolished but all of a sudden the young men came very strong and we won. That is how it will be with the story of this country" he said.
Urging Bishop David Abioye to continue to pray for the country, as there was no alternative, the president said, "With your prayers and commitment we will get to the destination. The promise land has never been an easy one for any nation,it was not easy for the Israelites and I promise that myself and my colleagues will continue to do what is right for this country.
"I assure you this country will cross the bridge. Yes we have challenge as a nation, even the most developed nations pass through stages sometimes even more challenging than we face today but what happened yesterday (Saturday) in South Africa will be the story of this nation".
Admitting that as mere mortals there may be errors here and there in running the affairs of the country, the President noted that his government is committed to doing what is right at all times.
"We will do our best but like I always say what ever I do I should be able to tell God why I did it. All what we require is your prayers, and nigeria will get to its destination. I wish you a prosperous 2014" he said.
In his message, Bishop Abioye commended Jonathan for signing the anti-gay bill into law, saying the decision taken by the president on same sex marriage was a decision in defence of the church, as well as a decision in the morality of the nation that protects the culture of the black race.
He urged other African nations to take a cue from Nigeria on same sex marriage, just as he said, "I also believe its pace setting to other nations of africa, that is the decision against the same sex marriage. It is against ethics, it is against tradition, it is against humanity, it is against the will of God, it is against everything".
In the same vein, the Voice of Women in Nigeria (VOWN) also lauded the President for his gender sensitive policy, which it said informed the decision by the president to sign the anti-same sex marriage bill into law.
National president of the women group, Mrs. Beatrice Monyen said the president's courage to defy pressure by european communities and embrace the reality of nature is a demonstration of a leader who is prepared to draw his people closer to God.
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