Insecurity challenge won’t consume Nigeria, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed optimism that the nation will overcome its security challenge despite continued agitation for secession by groups and individuals.

He spoke on Wednesday at the 108th Annual Convention of the Nigerian Baptist Convention held at the Baptist International Conference Centre, KM 54 Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Obasanjo said, “The scrotum of our government is only dangling; it cannot fall off. I see that. On the situation we are in the country, I am an incurable optimist about a number of things particularly about Nigeria. The situation in Nigeria threatening but we won’t be consumed by it.

“Keep praying that the situation will only be threatening, but we won’t be overcome by it. May we continue to prosper. Continue to pray for the nation’s leaders towards surmounting its challenges.

“The issue of insecurity is a very big challenge. We need prayers; we need you to continue to pray for the leaders in this country and continue to do your bit because the government alone cannot do it.”