The President of the Western Nigeria Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ezekiel Adeleye, has called on governments at all levels to prioritise justice and seek divine guidance in leadership.
Adeleye made the appeal during a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday while announcing the church’s forthcoming “Africa for Christ” evangelism programme.
He said national challenges are inevitable, but wisdom and guidance from God remain essential in addressing them.
“As a church, we have a responsibility because we know it is not easy to lead. The government should love justice because that is what can exalt a nation. Where these things are not found, there will be problems.
“That does not mean we will not have challenges as a nation, but when there are challenges, we should seek God’s face. If we want to rule a nation without asking for guidance and wisdom as Solomon did, we can never make it. The solution is from God,” he said.
Nigeria’s religious bodies often speak on governance, accountability and national unity, with faith-based organisations playing visible roles in social intervention, education and community development.
Adeleye said the programme, organised in partnership with Hope Channel International, would hold from April 26 to May 9, 2026, at the UNILAG Indoor Sports Complex, Akoka, Yaba.
He stated that the two-week outreach would feature salvation messages, prayers for the nation and ministry to the sick, alongside free medical services for residents.
“We will also host youth empowerment sessions and family counselling programmes. We believe the gospel must touch every aspect of humanity — mind, spirit, body and soul,” Adeleye added.
He said millions of participants were expected physically at the venue and virtually across multiple centres in Africa, adding that the church was working with security agencies, traffic managers and the University of Lagos to ensure safety and order.
Also speaking, a leader from the General Conference headquarters of the church in Maryland, United States, Paul Douglas, said the initiative was aimed at spreading hope through the message of Jesus Christ.
He thanked the management of the University of Lagos for approving the use of the facility for the event.
“We live in a world of uncertainty and concern, but there is only one answer, and that is Jesus Christ. We are not here to sell hope; we are here to share hope that comes from Jesus Christ. The only gain here is God’s glory.
“So we have come here to broadcast from UNILAG. I express my appreciation to the university and the vice-chancellor, who have graciously extended the facility to us. I also appreciate Hope Channel, as we will be using the platform to broadcast the programme worldwide,” he added.
The organisers also disclosed that branded Bus Rapid Transit buses would be stationed across parts of Lagos to transport attendees to the venue of the programme.
