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Rev Sunday Adewole, Bishop of Kwara Diocese of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) speaking with Journalists after the new year service at the Cathedral of St Barnabas Church, Ilorin, Kwara State on Wednesday.
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara and Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state, Rev Sunday Adewole, has urged Nigerians to place their trust in God while fostering unity, hard work, and moderation to improve the nation’s fortunes in 2025.
Speaking with journalists after the New Year service at the Cathedral of Saint Barnabas, Ilorin, the state capital, on Wednesday, Adewole emphasised the importance of divine guidance, unity, and a balanced lifestyle for national progress.
“We bless the Lord for today. We have just put across to the congregants that this year may not be better than last year if we don’t hang everything in the hands of the Lord. If we still want to do it within our own wisdom, then history may repeat itself.
“There is a need for everybody to have a total overhaul in the way we live. We should live moderately, trust the Lord, love our fellow brothers and sisters, and work towards unity. With that, our economy will reverse,” he said.
Adewole also urged Nigerians to combine faith with productivity, cautioning against idleness while stressing that God values hard work.
“Everybody must return to God. There will be no way out if we don’t return to God. When we return to God, we need to know that God will not place laziness.
“When it’s time for people to pray, they should pray. Don’t be praying when you are supposed to work. God will not bless laziness. You must do the right thing at the right time—right things to the right people—and then there will be testimony,” he added.
In a similar message, Professor Adebowale Ajayi, who also spoke with newsmen, expressed gratitude for the New Year and optimism about Nigeria’s progress.
“We thank God for the blessings of the New Year. We all know people have hopes and expectations for the new year. We are hoping for a better Nigeria,” he said.
The service concluded with prayers for peace, unity, and prosperity across the country as worshippers expressed hope for a transformative year.
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