“You may have your own wisdom but that wisdom is nothing compared to the wisdom of God who appointed you as the King over his people therefore you need to call on him before you take any decision that affect the people”

Corruption impeding fight against Boko Haram – Arch Bishop https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/05/corruption-impeding-fight-boko-haran-arch-bishop/ (May 19, 2014)

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