Adeboye urges scholars to develop practical solutions to Nigeria's insecurity

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has called on scholars, church leaders, and policymakers to move beyond theoretical discussions and devise tangible solutions to Nigeria's worsening insecurity. Adeboye, represented by his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, made this appeal during the 2026 International Conference on African Pentecostalism.

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You will agree with me that we are at a defining moment in the history of our nation, Nigeria. By the special grace of God, Nigeria is a blessed country. Because of the blessings God has bestowed upon this nation, the enemy is not pleased.

The conference, themed “African Pentecostalism and the Politics of Insecurity in Nigeria,” was held at Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Adeboye described the event as timely, emphasizing that Nigeria is at a defining moment due to persistent security challenges. Despite the difficulties, he expressed optimism that the nation would fulfill its divinely ordained destiny.

Adeboye identified kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts, and communal violence as significant security threats confronting the country. He noted that African Pentecostalism continues to play a pivotal role in Nigeria’s religious, political, and economic life, even amidst these challenges. "You will agree with me that we are at a defining moment in the history of our nation, Nigeria," Adeboye stated, adding that "because of the blessings God has bestowed upon this nation, the enemy is not pleased."

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Today, Nigeria is confronted with numerous security challenges, including kidnapping, insurgency, farmer-herder conflicts, communal violence and many other forms of insecurity.

He urged participants to view the conference not merely as an intellectual exercise but as an opportunity to formulate implementable recommendations. "God is counting on us because African Pentecostalism has much to contribute towards resolving this crisis," Adeboye asserted. He stressed that this religious movement seeks to translate faith into practical action, aiming to generate tangible solutions to the problem of insecurity.

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You will agree with me that African Pentecostalism does not merely preach peace or simply spiritualize every issue. Rather, it seeks to translate faith into practical action so that, in our time, tangible solutions can emerge to address the problem of insecurity.