Prayer for Nigeria Must Be Matched With Personal Responsibility

We often pray for God to fix Nigeria, and prayer matters. But we should also ask what happens after we pray. Are we refusing to do the things within our own control that can make the country better? We cannot condemn corruption while bribing officials, selling votes, cheating customers, avoiding legitimate obligations or defending wrongdoing because it benefits our tribe, religion or political camp. Government, institutions and policies matter greatly, but everyday choices also shape the nation. As Christians, we are called to be salt and light. That means telling the truth, keeping our word, rejecting corruption and holding both leaders and ourselves accountable. We should not use prayer as an excuse to avoid responsibility. Nigeria needs prayers, but it also needs citizens who refuse to be part of the problem. Real change begins when we practise the honesty, justice and accountability we demand from others.

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