Evangelist Apostle John Okoriko of Akwa Ibom State has urged President Bola Tinubu to deploy the nation’s available resources and security architecture to combat Boko Haram.
Speaking during a monthly interactive session themed “The Power of Belief,” Okoriko attributed the sect’s activities to a destructive religious belief system. He warned that such beliefs, alongside other retrogressive cultural practices, could undermine Nigeria’s stability and development if left unchecked.
According to him, education drives technological advancement and economic growth. He therefore expressed concern that Boko Haram’s opposition to education, particularly in northern Nigeria, could severely damage the country’s future.
Okoriko also urged Nigerians to maintain faith in their country despite insecurity, economic hardship and limited technological progress. He stressed that a nation unable to uphold the rule of law or believe in its own future risks collapse.
He called on the Federal Government to confront Boko Haram decisively, promote education and discourage beliefs that hinder national development.
