The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi, has encouraged youths to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government to foster meaningful socio-economic change in the country.
Mr. Kumuyi made this appeal during an interactive session with journalists upon his arrival at Port Harcourt Airport for a six-day event in the city, organized by the Change Makers International Initiative.
As the Convener of CMII, the cleric emphasized that the initiative is a non-religious, non-partisan, and non-denominational movement, dedicated to driving positive change and creating social impact across Nigeria.
Kumuyi explained that the event, themed “Driving Positive Change and Social Impact,” is focused on benefiting humanity and improving communities, aiming to leave a lasting positive impact on the world.
“The aim is to accomplish positive change in the lives of Nigerians, irrespective of their backgrounds, to make them effect desired social and spiritual transformation. Nigeria’s well documented social, economic and moral problems are impacting all aspects of the country. The stark reality of the situation is that all hands must be on deck to effect needed changes, otherwise, the society will continue to suffer.
“We see that every individual, every family and every institution can do better and if we all do better in various areas, relationships, interaction at our workplaces, our colleges, everywhere, there will be a change in the nation and it doesn’t take mighty efforts.
“Little drops of water make a mighty ocean and, if we can begin the change here as individuals, as families, then carry the change to our offices and everywhere, all that we are mourning and groaning about will turn around for the better,” Mr Kumuyi said.
He stated that the group isn’t interested in assigning blame for past failures; instead, they seek positive change, a renewed understanding, and a commitment to better serve the people.
He believes that accusations won’t solve the issues, but positive change will help heal the nation.
Mr Kumuyi added, “When we say that there should be a change, there could be different methods of bringing up the change. The young and older people, even the government, may have different views, but we must agree to a positive change. If we can harness all efforts and energy together, not trying to defeat or crush anyone, the youth, government and everyone knowing that we all have the rights constitutionally to bring a change, we all must strategise at a roundtable to have direction to follow and achieve positive change.
“I also think that when we love one another and respect and honour one another, we’ll be able to sit down without any kind of grievances or retaliation or destroying anything, all we want is a better country and we will have it. I might have to change my attitude, I might have to change my mindset, I might have to change a lot of things and when those changes come together they change a person, they change his interaction, relationships.
“And when those changes are made, we see a national change, we see a community change and we go ahead to see global change. Just like the ripple effect, when each of our lights shine, it makes us see more light. What we see will also lead to what we do and what we do will also bring the change, it’s a kind of chain reaction.’’
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