I foresee danger for Nigeria's future - Gowon

Former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), warns that the future of Nigeria is in danger if the youths were not guided on the path of rectitude while speaking at the 25th Anniversary of the Scripture Union of Nigeria and the presentation of a Book titled: 'Act of the Pilgrims'.

Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd)

He told the participants the future of the country appears gloomy,if the citizens do not rise up to the issues..Excerpts from his speech below:

“May I challenge every participant and invited guest here that today’s celebration calls us into deep reflection of our lost Godly values and virtues, particularly, as christian men and women, and seek to recover them.
“This occasion must therefore compel us to reflect deeply on the state of the nation, particularly the issues relating to moral decadence, sexual perversion, restiveness, precarious security challenges and corruption.
“We must rise up to deal with various issues of moral burdens in our educational institutions and labour to arrest the tide through massive prayer campaign and action.
“If we do not arise to bring our youths into the path of rectitude, then their future will appear gloomy, and, therefore, we cannot build a virile nation of trust, integrity and good governance.”