By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu
Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s recent declaration of a 100-day fasting period for Nigeria’s turnaround is undoubtedly a powerful call to prayer. However, while prayer is important, it must not be seen as a stand-alone solution.
In a nation facing persistent economic, political, and social challenges, prayer alone will not fix Nigeria—it must be paired with accountability, leadership responsibility, and concrete actions.
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has encouraged believers to join the fast, focusing on seeking divine intervention for peace and progress in Nigeria.
His message to the church is clear: without genuine prayer, fasting is merely a “hunger strike.” Yet, this call should extend beyond spiritual action to the urgent need for tangible steps that can bring real change to Nigeria’s current predicament.
Nigeria’s economy is struggling, its political leadership is often mired in corruption, and the masses are suffering from widespread poverty and insecurity. While Pastor Adeboye’s fasting initiative aims to invoke divine favor, the reality is that these issues require more than spiritual intervention.
They demand accountability from the leaders who have sworn to serve the people and a collective action plan that addresses the root causes of the country’s malaise.
This is where the example of Pastor Adeboye’s previous actions comes into play. During the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan, Adeboye stood firm in his belief that the church and the people should not be passive in the face of governmental failures. He was among the voices that protested against the hardship and mismanagement plaguing the country.
His willingness to speak out, even at the risk of personal backlash, showed a courageous stance for justice and change. Today, as Nigeria faces even more intense hardship under the current administration, there is a pressing need for similar action.
Adeboye’s past protests highlighted the importance of speaking up for the poor and holding leaders accountable. The same principles apply today, as Nigerians continue to endure economic hardships, rising insecurity, and ineffective governance.
Prayer alone cannot bridge the growing gap between the government’s promises and the reality on the ground. What is needed now, as Adeboye’s own actions once proved, is a renewed commitment to calling out injustice, demanding transparency, and pushing for policies that prioritize the welfare of the masses.
The saying, “Faith without works is dead,” holds profound relevance here. While the 100-day fast may bring spiritual clarity and renewed hope, Nigerians must also take concrete actions whether through activism, voting, or supporting reforms that challenge the status quo.
Pastor Adeboye’s call to pray must be met with the same vigor in addressing the political and economic systems that continue to fail the Nigerian people.
Adeboye’s fasting initiative, while significant, should be seen as just one part of a larger movement for change. If the country is to truly experience a turnaround, it must be led by both faith and practical steps; accountability from leaders, advocacy for the oppressed, and a collective national effort to fix the systems that are broken.
In his words, “2025 will be the year when the kingdom of God suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” For Nigeria to truly change, it is not enough for the people to wait for miracles; they must actively demand those miracles through bold actions and an unyielding commitment to justice and good governance.
