By Adeyinka Adeniran
The General Director of Scripture Union Nigeria, Uwem Udoh, has called on all Christians in the country to be calm saying the ongoing persecution will soon be over.
Noting that the bible which foretold persecution also teaches love and patience, Udoh said the devil is at work to truncate the beautiful future God has for Nigeria.
He spoke while fielding questions from reporters during a breakfast meeting for Pastors, Principal and Proprietors.
The meeting with the theme: “Discipleship through scriptures: engaging children, youths and families” held at SU House, Samonda. Highpoint of the event was the flag off of the 2026 devotional notes of the organisation.
Speaking, Udoh expressed deep concern over the recent attacks on churches, warning that they pose a significant threat to the security of believers and the country’s stability.
In a passionate plea, Udoh called on the government to take immediate and decisive action to protect citizens and bring perpetrators to justice.
Assuring that the Church leaders are praying for the nation and it’s leadership, he expressed optimism that in no distance time, the challenges will soon be over.
He said, “We are praying for our nation. God is really interested in our nation and we know the enemy knows it, the devil knows it. But ultimately, I have a sure word, the Lord’s counsel will stand.
“We trust God for safe days in our nation. We pray for our leaders in the nation. We pray for sincere commitment to the task. There’s no situation in Nigeria that our leaders cannot overcome. We just pray for sincere commitment to the cause and there will be a restoration of peace in our nation. We trust God for the best.
“The Lord is so committed to this nation and we know it and we believe God for better days ahead as we continue to pray for our leaders. And also we trust God to help believers to keep loving, keep praying, keep wishing that the eyes of the blind will be opened.”
He urged Christians to remain committed and faithful, rather than considering retaliation.
“We need the word of God and that’s why if there’s anything we have to do is to get people to anchor in the word of God. Persecution has always been for the church but the word of God keeps people weathering the storms and they keep going. And even those that persecute, we have instances in scripture, Saul of Tarsus was on his way on a mission but the love of God prevails and can overturn.
“And so with that, we keep hope alive, we’ll keep praying, keep trusting, keep preaching, keep sharing, trusting God to really encourage us. We are very much aware that many have been devastated by the turn of events, families, whole families killed and such likes, it’s no mean thing but we trust God.
“He will encourage his people and then this phase will be over and we shall be able to keep going in our work with the Lord”, he added.
Udoh’s sentiments were also echoed by the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State, Dr. Elisha Ogundiya, who emphasized the importance of devotional life in the face of persecution.
He urged the government to show more sincerity and commitment saying, “Our leaders also should have this in their mind, the need to do the needful.
“These people (perpetrators) are not ghosts. Like one of the past leaders said recently that they can detect evildoers anywhere in the country but now the technology has advanced that they can even take these evildoers without even going to them on the road. So why can’t our government fish out these wicked people and their sponsors so that peace will reign in the country?
“That’s why I said it seems as if our government is hypocritical about the whole issue but if they are to be truthful and bear in mind that they are responsible to God, with the position they are holding, I think there is need for them to do the needful because lives are being destroyed on a daily basis.”
