Nigeria will rise again if nation repents – RCCG Official

2026-03-02 - 18:07

By Olayinka LATONA Lagos – The Special Assistant to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Administration, Pastor Oladele Balogun, has declared that Nigeria’s promised restoration—“the eagle will fly again”—depends on national repentance and obedience to God’s commandments. The declaration came during the March Thanksgiving and Special Service for youths, young professionals, and their families at the RCCG National Headquarters, Throne of Grace (TOG), in Ebute Metta, Lagos. Pastor Balogun emphasized that God’s promises are not automatic entitlements, citing the biblical example of the priest Eli, whose covenant with God was revoked after he and his sons failed in their duties. “If we want God to intervene, we must be ready to turn a new leaf, obey God, and do things that God wants us to do,” he said. “Here in Nigeria, we need to change our ways; you cannot continue to do things the same way and expect different results. It doesn’t work that way.” Speaking on behalf of RCCG General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Balogun distinguished divine promises from human promises, calling them “very special, distinct, and delicate.” He said: “Everything divine has to do with the act of God, the act of the supernatural... Divine promises are assurances from God that something will happen in your life. God’s promises usually reflect His character: He is faithful and loyal, therefore His promises are steadfast. When He makes a promise, He backs it up.” Highlighting RCCG’s global expansion as evidence of God’s faithfulness, Pastor Balogun announced: “God promised RCCG that this church is going to go around all the nations of the world. And as of today, this church is already in more than 200 nations.” Addressing concerns over Nigeria’s economic and political challenges, he offered a balanced view. “We are not stagnant as a nation. Let us be sincere. We might not be moving at the level we ought to, but we are not stagnant. Stagnation is to be retarded—not moving at all. If we do what we ought to do, we should move faster, taking into account the resources available to us,” he said. Pastor Balogun also urged national leaders to align governance with divine principles. “My advice to the leadership of Nigeria is to obey God. I know they are trying in their own way, but there is room for improvement,” he added. The cleric concluded by emphasizing that Nigeria’s challenges, including economic hardship, are surmountable through faith and collective repentance, a theme consistently promoted by the church through prayers for national restoration and divine intervention.