The General Overseer of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has called on Christians and Muslims in the country to ignore religious segregation and collaborate to change Nigeria for the better.
The pastor stated that there was a need for the adherents of the two religions to see themselves 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.
He stated this at the inauguration ceremony of the Change Markers International Conference, held in Akure the Ondo State capital, on Thursday.
Kumuyi is said to be the convener and visioner of Change Makers International and it was first inaugurated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State a few weeks ago.
Speaking through the Ondo State Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Jacob Asubiojo, the cleric said that the Change Makers International was not just a gathering of like-minded individuals but a gathering to open the eyes of everyone that Nigerians need one another in setting goals and collectively achieving the desired vision.
The cleric 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 bedevilling our communities, nation and our planet.
“I like to urge each of us to embrace this opportunity with passion and dedication. Let us harness our collective energy to innovate, to collaborate, and to inspire others. Together, we can create ripple effects of transformation that extend far beyond what any one of us could achieve alone. Let us remember that change begins with us—here, today, and now. Let us be the catalysts for a future where compassion triumphs over indifference, where understanding bridges divides, and where every voice is heard and respected.”
In his remarks, the state Deputy Governor, Mr Olayide Adelami, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Ademola Falohun, said there was a need for collective efforts by Nigerians to create a conducive environment for all.
He said, “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.
Also speaking, the Ondo State Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Joshua Opayinka, commended Kumuyi for the initiative, saying it would further promote love and unity among Nigerians.
Opayinka stated, “This move is good and we pray it succeeds. We should love our neighbours, it is a newborn idea and it will grow. The move comes from a high personality. The initiative would bring love and unity to our society.”
The Chairman League of Imam in the state, Alhaji Ahmed Aladesawe, represented by Alhaji Bashir Moshood, said, “Nigeria was facing social, economic and 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 neighbour regardless of your religious background. A complete believer must love their neighbour, love themselves, let’s be united, face out tribalism, ethnicity and religious bias to move the country forward and achieve the needed development”
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