By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Dr. Emmanuel Effa urges Nigerians to give back, empowers 1,000 Pastors for a stronger faith community
In a compelling message of collective responsibility, Dr. Effa Emmanuel, the Senior Pastor of World Royal City Church Abuja, has rallied citizens to shift their focus from taking to giving back to Nigeria.
As Nigeria marks its 63rd Independence Day, Dr. Emmanuel stressed the vital role of mutual accountability between leaders and citizens in driving positive transformation.
During a sideline interview at the Renaissance Bible College and Seminary’s convocation ceremony in Abuja, he challenged, “Instead of solely seeking benefits from Nigeria, let’s contemplate what we can contribute. What can we give?”
Drawing a comparison between Nigeria’s youthfulness and more established nations, he voiced confidence in the nation’s potential, asserting, “At 63, Nigeria is still in its infancy compared to America. There is ample promise for us.”
Dr. Emmanuel not only advocated for a shift in mindset but also underscored the importance of having a clear, well-defined vision for the nation. He called for a comprehensive roadmap spanning various timelines to enable quantifiable progress.
“Offer us a 10-year vision, a five-year vision, a 20-year vision, even a 100-year vision. We need lucidity about our destination,” he emphasized.
Moving from national matters to religious affairs, Dr. Emmanuel, also the President of the Pastors Support Network, announced the empowerment of over 1,000 pastors in tandem with his birthday celebrations. The network, boasting a membership of over 5,000 registered pastors, extends education, assistance, and platforms to pastors, particularly those lacking resources for message dissemination.
Dr. Emmanuel reiterated, “If every pastor with the means could mentor and support a group of pastors, it would forge a more robust collective.”
He further elucidated the mission of the Pastors Support Network, stating that its goal is to offer spiritual, mental, psychological, material, and financial backing to gospel ministers, forming a united front against adversities.
“Given the prevalence of challenges and spiritual attacks on God’s ministers, it is imperative that we unite and stand by one another,” he stressed, highlighting the urgency of solidarity among religious leaders.
Dr. Emmanuel expressed his optimism for a united Nigeria, where citizens and leaders collaborate for the nation’s advancement, and pastors form a resilient community to guide their congregations through trials.