The topic of this lecture ─ Rhapsody of Realities as a first-rate Agent of Social Change ─ requires definitions, however succinct, of some terms that are crucial to an understanding of the subject-matter of the lecture. The lexical definition of the expression “to reach out” is to show that you are interested in somebody and you want to meet and help him/her.
The ReachOut Nigeria with Rhapsody of Realities campaign has brought a new light on the horizon of the country, and has brought with it a fresh hope and belief in Nigeria’s greatness.
The October 2009 edition of the Rhapsody of Realities daily devotional is special in the sense that it is particularly packaged to commemorate Nigeria’s 49th Independence anniversary celebrations. The introductory page immediately captures this mood as it aggrandizes the euphoria of the moment, setting the tone for the rest of the power-packed articles specially designed to build into Nigerians the requisite godly virtues that’ll engender a more positive and productive attitude in the approach to nation building.
Gentlemen of the press, and members of the broadcast media here present! It gives me great pleasure to announce to you the story so far of the Reach Out Nigeria Campaign by Christ Embassy.
Celebrating The Hope And Future of The Good People Of A Great Nation!!! – A Christ Embassy Initiative!
Pre-independent and post-independent Nigeria saw ethnocentrism, tribalism, sectarianism (especially religious), and neopatrimonialism play a visible role in Nigerian politics, while economic development was hindered by years of military rule, corruption, and mismanagement. The resultant effect of this on the polity was poor healthcare delivery, poor living conditions, insecurity and high crime rate, negligence in educational sector and a near-state of anomie amongst other objectionable ordeals.
“All that is required in our nation for our prosperity, security and progress will come from within us” To be involved in positive nation building, we must be willing and ready to give our best. Someone rightly said “you cannot give what you do not have.”So it therefore follows that to give the best you must first invest the best in yourself. This is why as citizens of our great country Nigeria we must develop the best attitude, the best character and the best personality.
Whatever you do now, do it the best way the first time. There is no poverty for the man who has made an investment in his mind and is willing to act. Make yourself an extraordinary wealth of resources. Invest the best in yourself so that when I need you, you can give me the best and when you need me I can give you the best in return and when we put the best together we can have a thriving nation.
Prayer for the Nation
Dear Father I pray that through the power of your spirit I invest the best in myself that I may be useful to my fellow citizens and to the growth and development of my country Nigeria. Amen
What is the cause of Corruption in Nigeria and how can it be eradicated?