Kumuyi to Nigerians: Let’s embrace attitudinal change for national growth
The General Overseer of Deeper Christian Life Ministry and the convener of the Change Makers international CMI, Conference, Pastor William Kumuyi, has asked Nigerians to embrace attitudinal change to enable the country attain national growth and development.
Kumuyi who is expected in Ondo state, on a six day visit, said this in Akure, during the inauguration of CMI in the state.
Represented by the Ondo state Overseer of the church, Pastor Jacob Asubiojo, Kumuyi, said that the country can be better if individuals starts doing things right in their little corners.
Speaking on CMI, Kumuyi said “We must understand that this is a paradigm shift from what we, either as Christians, Moslems or other faith adherents had known. It is a true call to the purpose of God for mankind beyond religiosity, denominations and ethnicity.
“This is an all important and unusual call where we are not to see ourselves either as Christians or as Moslems but as a people created by God that must take positive steps to lay a solid foundation for a better society and indeed a better world.
“Change Makers International is not just a gathering of like-minded individuals but a gathering to open the eyes of everyone that we need one another in setting goals and collectively achieving the desired vision; it is a call and commitment to action.
” It is a pledge to work tirelessly, hand in hand, to tackle many pressing issues and dysfunctions bedevling our communities, nation and our planet.
“Whether in engendering a friendly, peaceful, secured environment as well as building sustainable communal relationship, promoting social justice, or empowering marginalized groups, CMI is here to make a difference.
He therefore called on traditional rulers, moslem brothers and sisters, Christian leaders, Non-Governmental Organisations NGO’s, Community Based Organisations (CBO’s), Faith Based Organisations (FBO’s), not to see Change Makers International CMI as a Christian Programme or a Deeper Life programme meant to convert people to Christianity.
Rather, he said it should be seen as “a God Ordained programme for the generality of mankind with the burden being borne by Pastor Dr. W. F. Kumuyi, which requires not mere participation but a buy-in for which you must all take ownership.
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Contributing, the Chairman league of Imam in the state, Alhaji Ahmed Aladesawe, who appreciated the initiative, said that there was need to put the nation on the right track again.
Aladesawe who was represented by Alhaji Bashir Moshood, said, “the country is facing the social, economic, tribalism challenges today because we are not united and we can only overcome these challenges if we are united and speak with one voice.
“Love your neighbor regardless of your religion background. A complete believer must love their neighbor, love your yourself, let’s be united, face out tribalism, ethnicity and religion bias to move the country forward and achieve the needed development”
The President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in the state, Bishop Joshua Opayinka, lauded Kumuyi for the new idea and initiative, saying peace and development are synonymous in every nation.
According to Opay Inka, “for peace to reign in a society, there’s need for you to love your neighbor. This is a new idea that will give room for development in our society. This will help to resolve so many differences, in religion, tribalism, socio economic and address so many other challenges.
“Peace and development is the idea behind this and it will go a long way to assist Nigeria. Coming together irrespective of our background will help build this nation, why not join let us join hands together to bring the country to its rightful place.
The deputy governor of the state, Dr Olayide Adelami, said that creating a conducive environment calls for collective effort of all Nigerians.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Ademola Falohun, the deputy governor, said creating a conducive environment calls for collective effort of all Nigerians.
According to him “Let’s unite, irrespective of our religion, this is for the development of this nation but we must speak with one voice and be united. End
