By Adeola Ogunlade
Governments at all levels have been urged to harness tourism potentials across Nigeria to boost the country’s economy.
The Planter of the Christ Apostolic Church, (Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain) World-wide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo who gave the advise, lamented that nation’s tourism destinations were largely left untapped.
He, therefore, called on the governments to invest heavily in and develop our culture, historical sites, prayer mountains, and other tourist delights to create employment and generate more revenues.
Prophet Olu Alo spoke in Jerusalem, Israel, where he led some pilgrims from Nigeria on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
He said, “We have things that can make our country great and successful in this nation. Ikogosi warm springs, prayer mountains, and historical spots, are better than those in foreign countries we are traveling to but we don’t attach any importance to them and this is bringing challenges and discomfort.
“My advice to our leaders, the President, state governors, National Assembly Members, and House of Assembly Members is if can use the privileges they have to develop our tourist sites by investing heavily in them, tourists will be visiting all these places.
“Take Israel for example, tourists from across the world always come in their numbers to visit the country, it is because their government developed their tourist sites to make it attractive to the visitors. And through that, they generate employment for their people. this is also what is happening in Mecca. Some of the things they developed as tourist attractions represent their culture, tradition, and history.
“If we can emulate them and work on those things God has blessed us with in Nigeria, I believe they will glorify God in our land, increase government sources, and revenue and help in generating employment for our teeming youths”.
The man of God charged his co-pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Jesus wherever with good works and character.
“You have received another name: JP as a person who had visited the holy land, the city of God, use this and the lessons learned here to win souls for Jesus”.
“The most important aspect of it is for us to love one another. It is still missing in our country Nigeria and is causing problems and pains in the country, if we search for the love and find it, our families, homes, and country will be better for it”, he said.
Prophet Alo also traveled to UK from Israel to attend a programe organized to mark the third year anniversary of the Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain and Glorious Generation Partners, UK and EU chapter.
He was at the Abuja House, the headquarters of the Federal Government of Nigeria in the United Kingdom on the visit of Nigeria’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Alhaji Sarafat Tunji Isola.
The Man of God who received a warm welcome from the envoy used the opportunity to pray for Nigeria and encouraged everyone to work towards peace and love of our country and the present government.
He prayed that Nigeria will witness comfort, peace, and joy in this government of President Bola Tinubu and the Vice President, Shettima.
