The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rt. Rev. Justin Welby Wednesday paid a solidarity visit to President Goodluck Jonathan at the State House, Abuja.
He was in the country to pay condolences to the Government and people of Nigeria on the recent loss of lives occasioned by incessant attacks by the terror group, Boko Haram and to also pray for the country.
Speaking with State House correspondents, Welby said “The bombing in Jos was deeply disheartening because I know Jos very well. I came to pray with His Excellency and express our condolence for the losses.
“God is faithful. In one of the letters that Paul wrote to the church, he talked about the sufferings they were going through being known throughout the world and that is certainly true here because the suffering in Nigeria is known throughout the world.
“People throughout the world pray for the country. It is a country which I have profound respect and deep love. And like many, I am deeply grieved by what is happening but God is faithful.
“He is always faithful to us and as Christians, in Jesus Christ we believe in His faithfulness and we can trust Him for the future. I don’t have words to describe the good potential this country has.
“There is great difficulty at the moment but it is a country with such enormous potentials. I think Nigerians by nature are joyful, hopeful and vigorous, they work hard.”
Despite the current security challenges, the Cleric enjoined Nigerians not to despair, assuring that there is so much going for the country.
“In the meeting, the President talked about the need of a solution that will reach all people, not just the security but economy, spiritual and every part of the human life,” Welby said.
