Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian leaders to make effective use of the country's abundant resources for national development.Speaking at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Methodist Archdiocese of Abuja on Sunday, Obasanjo stressed that Nigeria has all it needs to prosper but must manage its blessings wisely.Reflecting on the message delivered by the Methodist Prelate, Dr.
Oliver Aba, Obasanjo highlighted the importance of recognizing and appreciating God's provisions.
He emphasized that, like other nations endowed with natural resources, Nigeria is richly blessed with assets such as the Rivers Niger and Benue, crude oil, and fertile soil."God has equipped Nigeria with everything necessary for growth," Obasanjo said. "Just as Egypt has the River Nile, we have our own rivers and a wealth of natural resources.
Nigeria was not created to struggle, and it's our responsibility to recognize and utilize these blessings.