Let us unite to promote good governance, unity, Kumuyi tells Muslims, others

General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has urged Muslims and other religion bodies to unite with Christians to promote good governance and foster unity in the country.

Kumuyi said the unity would transcend boundaries and unite all for a common purpose in order to drive positive change as well as foster social impact.

He spoke in Akure at the inauguration of the Change Makers International (CMI) conference.

Represented by Pastor Jacob Asubiojo, Kumuyi said he would be in Ondo State for the six days CMI conference.

He explained that the conference was not to convert anybody to Christianity but for transformational growth and participatory governance.

Kumuyi stated that the vision behind CMI was to challenge, encourage, inspire and empower individuals, groups, organisations to initiate and commence positive change process that would produce outstanding societal values and good governance.

The Deeper Life founder said he did not envisioned CMI from a religious perspective but as a transformational leader who received a call that required the need to break religious, ethnic as well as political boundaries and bigotry in order to actualize the essence and purpose of the creation of mankind by God.

According to him: “We must understand that this is a paradigm shift from what we, either as Christians, Moslems or other faith adherents had known. It is a true call to the purpose of God for mankind beyond religiosity, denominations and ethnicity.

“Change Makers International is not just a gathering of like-minded individuals but a gathering to open the eyes of everyone that we need one another in setting goals and collectively achieving the desired vision.

” It is a pledge to work tirelessly, hand in hand, to tackle many pressing issues and dysfunctions bedevling our communities, nation and our planet. Whether in engendering a friendly, peaceful, secured environment as well as building sustainable communal relationship, promoting social justice, or empowering marginalized groups.”

Ondo Deputy Governor, Olayide Adelami, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Ademola Falohun, said the creation of a conducive environment called for collective effort of all Nigerians.

He said: “Let’s unite, irrespective of our religion, this is for the development of this nation but we must speak with one voice and be united.”