As Nigeria marks its 66th independence anniversary, the International Fellowship League (IFL) has called for institutional reforms to drive the country's growth agenda. The League, a non-denominational group, seeks to bring about positive change through Christian faith. IFL's goal is to raise purposeful individuals, principled leaders, resilient families, productive institutions, and responsible citizens. The organization, championed by William F. Kumuyi, is rooted in the redemptive mission of Jesus Christ.
The IFL recently organized a symposium, 'Nigeria @66: A Call to Citizenship Transformation,' to celebrate the country's independence. The event explored the interplay between nation-building and collaboration among citizens, institutions, and organizations. According to the League, citizens must drive the country's transformation agenda. IFL believes that holistic development must be citizen-driven and that the church can be an agent for change. The organization forges platforms for engagement among elites, royal fathers, academia, and government functionaries.
Steve Onya, managing director of Anchor Healthcare Limited and chairman of IFL Surulere, noted that Nigeria needs support to achieve gradual progress. He emphasized that development and transformation involve society and people, and real development can only occur if people are transformed. Onya added that the church has the capacity to transform people. IFL's initiative aims to bring about societal transformation through transformed individuals.
Robert Chude Bob-Duru, emeritus professor of Geography and Remote Sensing at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, stressed the importance of a functional ethics system for national development. He urged IFL to spread the value of ethics in every sphere of life, focusing on individual and institutional levels of governance. According to Bob-Duru, ethical transformation is crucial for Nigeria's growth.
Gabriel Ayomah, general manager of Rockview Hotel and pastor at Deeper Life Bible Church, highlighted IFL's vision to call out the world and bring it back to God. He emphasized that transformation must begin from within, starting with individual lives and families. Ayomah noted that any transformation agenda that neglects the family unit will be fruitless.
The IFL's call for institutional reforms and citizen-driven transformation comes as Nigeria celebrates its 66th independence anniversary. While some argue that Nigeria has not achieved its potential, IFL believes that the country has made progress. The organization encourages Nigerians to take ownership of the country's transformation.
The IFL's symposium and calls for transformation reflect the organization's commitment to driving national development. Key stakeholders, including academics, government functionaries, and business executives, are engaging in discussions on how to push Nigeria's transformation agenda forward. The organization's efforts aim to promote responsible citizenship and principled leadership.
Key points
- IFL calls for institutional reforms to drive Nigeria's growth agenda
- Citizens must lead country's transformation, says IFL
- Institutional and individual transformation crucial for national development
