How would you respond to the burning issue of America designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern?

*Do you know that I pledge to Nigeria my country originated from an Ogbomosho woman of intellect?* 👇👇👇👇 PROFESSOR FELICIA ADEBOLA ADEYOYIN: THE WOMAN WHO GAVE NIGERIA ITS PLEDGE Few Nigerians know her name, but nearly every schoolchild has repeated her words. Every morning, in classrooms across the nation, millions recite the lines: “I pledge to Nigeria my country, to be faithful, loyal and honest…” Those immortal words came from the mind of Professor Felicia Adebola Adeyoyin, the woman who wrote the Nigerian National Pledge. Felicia Adeyoyin was born on November 6, 1938, in Ogbomoso, now Oyo State. From an early age, she showed a deep love for language, culture, and education. In 1968, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (with honours) in Geography from Birkbeck, University of London. She went on to obtain her Diploma in Education from the same institution in 1976. Her thirst for knowledge and her commitment to teaching took her further, where she earned an M.A. in Social Studies from Columbia University, New York, in 1977, and later obtained her PhD in Education from the University of Lagos in 1981. Her academic career flourished as she became a respected lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Lagos. Adeyoyin was deeply passionate about national identity and moral development among young Nigerians. In 1976, during the regime of Lieutenant-General Olusegun Obasanjo, she wrote an article titled “Loyalty to the Nation, Pledge,” published in the Daily Times of July 15, 1976. Her words caught the attention of the government, and not long after, General Obasanjo officially adopted her composition as Nigeria’s National Pledge. The Pledge became a symbol of patriotism, integrity, and unity, values Adeyoyin herself embodied throughout her life. She continued to teach, write, and mentor young Nigerians, serving as a professor of education at the University of Lagos. She also contributed to curriculum development and research in social studies and national consciousness. A deaconess at the Yaba Baptist Church, Lagos, Professor Felicia Adeyoyin passed away on May 1, 2021. She was 82. Her legacy, however, lives on, not in monuments or medals, but in the voices of millions who daily repeat her heartfelt words of loyalty and love for Nigeria.

Three Strategic Steps the Trump Administration Could Take to Enforce Nigeria’s CPC Designation #KSA 05/11/2025 When the Trump administration designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe violations of religious freedom, it sent a clear message to the world: the persecution of Christians in Africa’s largest democracy would no longer be ignored. Yet, as Ambassador Robert Destro and Senator Josh Hawley have argued, a designation alone is not enough. It must be backed by decisive policy actions that pressure both Nigeria and its foreign enablers to end the violence. Destro outlined three key strategies that the U.S. government can implement immediately—each capable of producing tangible results. 1. Cut Off Funding Channels from the Gulf States to Terror Groups The first and most urgent step, according to Destro, is to halt the financial flow from oil-rich Gulf nations to terrorist networks operating in sub-Saharan Africa. He urged U.S. officials—particularly Secretary Marco Rubio or Secretary Pete Hegseth—to call America’s allies in the Gulf and demand an end to their covert sponsorship of armed Islamist groups. “Some of our friends in the Gulf,” Destro emphasized, “are paying for the weaponry that’s being used to slaughter Christians.” This concern is not unfounded. In 2022, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals in the United Arab Emirates who transferred $782,000 to Boko Haram, the jihadist group responsible for thousands of deaths and mass abductions in northern Nigeria. Such funding pipelines have allowed violent extremism to thrive across Africa’s Sahel region. A coordinated diplomatic effort to cut off these sources of financing would significantly weaken the operational capacity of these terror cells and save countless lives. 2. Strengthen Local Security Through U.S. Training for Nigerian Police The second measure focuses on improving Nigeria’s internal security capacity, particularly in protecting vulnerable Christian communities. Destro highlighted that Nigeria lacks an armed local police force, leaving communities defenseless against heavily armed militias and terrorist gangs. Instead, the Nigerian military—often slow to respond and stretched thin—is deployed for internal security duties that should fall under local policing. To remedy this, the U.S. could leverage its State Department’s Antiterrorism Assistance Program (ATA). Since 1983, the ATA has trained over 165,000 law enforcement officials from more than 150 countries in counterterrorism techniques, crisis response, and community protection. Applying this program in Nigeria would provide local officers with the tools, discipline, and strategic intelligence needed to respond swiftly to attacks and prevent future massacres. Such an initiative would not only enhance Nigeria’s security architecture but also promote accountability and community trust in law enforcement—a crucial step in preventing sectarian violence. 3. Condition or Suspend U.S. Aid Until Nigeria Confronts Religious Persecution The third and perhaps most impactful option would be to use U.S. foreign aid as leverage to compel Nigeria’s government to act decisively against the persecution of Christians. Senator Josh Hawley put it bluntly: “We need to cut off aid to the country. Why are we sending them U.S. taxpayer money when their government, I believe, is complicit in this attempted decimation of the Christian population?” Destro clarified that this approach need not involve canceling aid already allocated but rather redirecting future grants within the State Department’s African programs to countries that respect human rights and religious freedom. Nigeria would thus be sent a clear message: until it takes concrete steps to stop the killings and prosecute offenders, it should not expect continued U.S. financial support. Such fiscal pressure could prove effective, especially given Nigeria’s reliance on foreign aid for development and governance projects. The CPC designation was never meant to be symbolic—it is a policy instrument designed to bring change. By targeting the financial lifelines of terrorism, empowering local law enforcement, and using foreign aid as leverage, the Trump administration has practical tools at its disposal to enforce accountability and protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria. These three actions, taken together, would not only reaffirm America’s commitment to defending religious freedom worldwide but also help restore peace and hope to millions of Nigerians who have suffered under the shadow of jihadist violence.

A Message to the American People and the World From: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War. Date: November 1, 2025 There is no greater failure of leadership than knowing evil exists and choosing to look away. For years, the world has known that Christians in Nigeria are being systematically slaughtered, and the world has done nothing. That ends now. I am a soldier. I have fought terrorists in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know what Islamic extremism looks like when it targets the innocent. I know the smell of burning villages. I know the silence that follows mass murder. And I know the one truth that separates warriors from bureaucrats, evil only grows when good men fail to act. In Nigeria, we are witnessing one of the greatest crimes against humanity in modern history, and it has been deliberately hidden, minimized, and explained away by those who lack the courage to name it. Since 2009, 125,000 Christians have been killed for their faith in Nigeria. Let me repeat that, one hundred twenty-five thousand Christians murdered. In 2025 alone, we are averaging 32 Christian deaths per day. More than 19,000 churches have been destroyed, that's three churches per day, every day, for sixteen years. Over 1,100 entire Christian communities have been permanently erased from the map. This is not farmer-herder conflict. This is not climate change. This is not resource competition. This is genocide. When militants attack a Catholic church on Pentecost Sunday and slaughter 40 worshippers, that is not a land dispute. When armed jihadists raid Christian villages on Christmas Day, killing 300 people including children, that is not ethnic tension. When terrorists chant "Allahu Akbar" while burning families alive in their homes, that is not complexity, that is evil. And yet, if you read The New York Times, CNN, or The Guardian, you will never see the word "Christian." You will read about "sectarian violence" and "pastoral conflicts" and "climate-driven migration pressures." When a local Catholic bishop states plainly that "40 of my people were not killed because of global warming, but because they were Christians," the global media ignores him. This deliberate erasure, this refusal to name the victims and identify their murderers, is a form of complicity. The mainstream media has chosen narrative over truth, and in doing so, they have become enablers of genocide. The Nigerian government's complicity is equally clear. On October 14, 2025, a pastor warned the Nigerian Army that Fulani militants were preparing to attack his village. Instead of deploying troops, the army accused the pastor of "spreading misinformation." Hours later, 13 Christians were murdered, including a six-year-old child. No apology was issued. No arrests were made. No protection was provided. When it takes three years to arraign suspects in a church massacre that killed 40 people, when military commanders refuse to engage terrorists whose locations are known, when government officials frame systematic religious persecution as climate change, we are not witnessing failure. We are witnessing collaboration. Previous American administrations understood this. In December 2020, the United States of America designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for systematic violations of religious freedom. It was a necessary and justified recognition of reality. Then, in November 2021, the Biden administration removed that designation, even as the violence escalated. Even as the body count rose. Even as churches continued to burn. They chose diplomacy over truth, and Christians paid the price in blood. For four years, the international community has issued statements, held conferences, and expressed concern. For four years, Christians have continued to die, 32 per day, every day, without pause. President Trump has had enough. I have had enough. And America has had enough. On October 31, 2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. That designation came with a presidential directive to this Department, prepare operational plans to protect Christians and eliminate the terrorists who are slaughtering them. Let me be absolutely clear about what this means, To Boko Haram, ISWAP, and the Fulani militants: You have targeted Christians because you believed no one would come to their defense. You were wrong. The United States military is the most lethal fighting force in human history, and we are coming for you. There will be no negotiations. There will be no warnings. There will be no sanctuary. To the Nigerian government: You have enabled this genocide through your inaction, your corruption, and your complicity. All military and financial aid to your government is suspended effective immediately. If you will not protect your Christian citizens, we will, with or without your permission. To the Christians of Nigeria: For sixteen years, you have endured unspeakable suffering while the world looked away. You have buried your children, rebuilt your churches, and maintained your faith in the face of extermination. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. America stands with you, and America's warriors are coming. To the American people: Some will call this intervention. Some will warn of unintended consequences. Some will counsel restraint. These are the same voices that counseled restraint while 125,000 Christians were murdered. These are the same voices that prioritize process over justice, diplomacy over action, and global opinion over American values. I am not interested in their advice. I have spent my adult life studying warfare and practicing it. I have led men in combat. I have made life-and-death decisions under fire. I know the difference between necessary force and reckless aggression. What we are preparing to do in Nigeria is not reckless, it is righteous. This is America's calling. Not to be the world's policeman, but to be the world's protector of the innocent. Not to engage in endless nation-building, but to eliminate evil wherever it threatens those who cannot defend themselves. Not to apologize for our strength, but to wield it in defense of our deepest values. The warrior ethos that drives our military is simple, we protect those who cannot protect themselves, and we destroy those who prey upon the innocent. That ethos built this nation. It defeated the Nazis. It confronted Soviet tyranny. It hunted down al-Qaeda after 9/11. And it will now be brought to bear against those who believe they can slaughter Christians with impunity. Some will say this is about imposing American values. They are right. I proudly embrace that charge. If defending religious freedom is imposing American values, then we should impose them everywhere they are absent. If protecting Christians from genocide is American imperialism, then I am an imperialist. If believing that human life has sacred dignity makes me a Christian nationalist, then I wear that label with honor. History will judge this moment. Our children will ask us what we did when Christians were being slaughtered by the thousands. They will want to know if we issued statements or took action. If we expressed concern or demonstrated courage. If we prioritized diplomatic relationships or human lives. I know how I will answer that question. In the Middle Ages, when Christian pilgrims were slaughtered on their way to Jerusalem, Europe's warriors took up arms and marched to their defense. They carried a simple motto, Deus Vult, God wills it. They understood that faith demands action, that belief requires courage, and that sometimes the only response to evil is overwhelming force. Nearly a thousand years later, that same moral clarity is required. God does not will the slaughter of innocents. God does not will the burning of churches. God does not will the execution of children for their faith. And God does not will us to stand idly by while His people are exterminated. The killers should know this... American warriors do not sleep. Our satellites see you. Our drones hunt you. Our operators train for you. You cannot hide in your jungles or your deserts or your mountains. When you hear the Reaper overhead, you may fall to your knees and beg for divine intervention. I have news for you... God heard your victims' prayers first. We are His answer. The world is watching to see if America still has the courage of its convictions. They are about to get their answer. Pete Hegseth. Secretary of War United States of America

President Donald J. Trump has designed Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern!

I Acknowledge My Mandate to Seek First the Kingdom of God By faith, I commit to seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, knowing that all other things shall be added to me (Matthew 6:33).
I am not driven by worldly ambition but by eternal purpose.
My priorities align with God’s agenda—His Kingdom come, His will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Prophetic Declaration:
I decree divine alignment between Heaven and my life!
I will not chase after worldly things; good and godly things will chase after me.
Kingdom purpose governs my time, my talents, and my treasure.
I am a builder of God’s Kingdom, a vessel of His glory, and a carrier of His will.
I live with divine focus, fruitfulness, and favor!

The Nigerian State Is Losing Ground in Katsina — It’s Time to Invoke Section 305 The growing reports that armed bandits have negotiated peace accords with communities and local authorities across Katsina State are not just local developments — they are signals of a deeper collapse of state authority that demands urgent, constitutional action from the Presidency. If the claims that dozens of local government areas have effectively ceded authority to armed groups are true, the conditions for a presidential proclamation under Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution have been met. The President must act. What has actually happened (what reputable reporting shows) Multiple reputable outlets report that community leaders and representatives from several local government areas in Katsina have held meetings and signed truce accords with bandit leaders as part of local “peace” initiatives. The Cable, Vanguard and Sahara Reporters have documented recent meetings and accords involving local councils and bandit representatives in parts of Katsina. Videos and photos circulating from these meetings show heavily armed non-state actors publicly present at local government gatherings and, in some cases, brandishing weapons while negotiating — an image that many observers interpret as an assertion of parallel authority. The Guardian and other outlets have published accounts and imagery raising alarm about bandits being openly empowered at local events. Some online reports and regional aggregators have gone further, reporting that as many as 12 local government areas have signed peace deals or participated in dialogues under which bandit leaders are treated as stakeholders. These claims have circulated widely on news sites and social platforms and are being used by commentators to argue that large swathes of Katsina are effectively outside normal state control. (Independent reports citing this number are available, though the figure has been contested and remains a subject of verification.) At the same time, the Katsina State Government has publicly pushed back against characterizations that it is negotiating with bandits as partners in governance, and some officials insist the engagements are limited community-level peace-building under federal frameworks such as Operation Safe Corridor. These official denials and attempts to frame the engagements as controlled reconciliation efforts have also been reported. The broader context makes these developments especially dangerous: Katsina has suffered large-scale attacks, mass kidnappings and deadly raids by armed gangs over consecutive years (e.g., major attacks and mass abductions documented by international agencies and wire services), demonstrating that the region has been in sustained, severe security crisis. That history underlines the stakes of permitting armed groups to gain local legitimacy. Why this matters constitutionally and practically The Nigerian Constitution explicitly empowers the President to proclaim a state of emergency when there is “an actual breakdown of public order and public safety in the Federation or any part thereof to such extent as to require extraordinary measures to restore peace and security,” or when “there is a clear and present danger of an actual breakdown of public order and public safety” — among other triggers. This power exists to preserve the life, security and territorial integrity of the Federation when ordinary measures are manifestly failing. If local governments are entering accords that effectively recognize armed bandits as governance partners, and if armed groups are operating openly and coercively within council jurisdictions, then the State’s monopoly on legitimate force — the foundation of public order and the social contract — is being replaced by a parallel, illegitimate authority. That is exactly the threshold that, in constitutional terms, can justify a proclamation under Section 305. Evidence-based cautions (what verification shows and what remains contested) Verified national outlets confirm that multiple LGAs have held peace meetings and that bandit leaders have been involved in local-level accords; the exact number of LGAs involved is disputed in public reporting. Some sources say five LGAs were directly involved in the most recent meeting; other aggregators and regional sites report higher tallies up to 12 LGAs. Because of the political sensitivity, the figure varies by source and should be treated carefully in public statements — but the pattern of negotiated truces across several councils is clear. Official denials by state authorities do not, on their own, resolve the underlying reality that armed groups are publicly visible at community gatherings, that they have carried out lethal attacks and mass kidnappings in recent years, and that communities are resorting to local truces — sometimes under duress — to obtain short-term safety. Independent reporting and video evidence corroborate that armed actors are operating with visible impunity in parts of Katsina. The risk of inaction Allowing local settlement-with-bandits to become normalized carries these immediate dangers: 1. Entitlement for armed criminals. Treating bandit leaders as stakeholders rewards violence and encourages further armed predation. 2. Weakening of security institutions. When communities negotiate directly with criminals, the morale and role of police and the military are undermined. 3. Erosion of rule of law. Local pacts risk substituting negotiated impunity for justice for victims, including the families of those killed, abducted or dispossessed. 4. Contagion effect. If armed groups see that seizures of territory translate into political leverage, similar deals will proliferate elsewhere, further fragmenting the state. Reuters and other international outlets have documented how sustained banditry has produced cycles of mass kidnapping and terror in the region. A measured but urgent prescription 1. Transparent verification. The Federal Government should immediately commission an independent verification — involving the Inspector-General of Police, the Defence Headquarters, and credible civil-society observers — to map which LGAs have engaged in accords with armed actors, the terms of those accords, and whether any de facto transfer of authority has occurred. (Preliminary reporting suggests multiple LGAs are affected; precise verification is required.) 2. Constitutional recourse where necessary. Where verification confirms a breakdown of public order or the existence of parallel, coercive authorities in parts of Katsina, the President has the constitutional authority under Section 305 to proclaim a state of emergency in that part of the Federation to restore lawful order, disarm combatants, and re-establish civil governance. The Constitution envisages this remedy precisely for situations where ordinary executive and legislative measures are insufficient. 3. Clear exit and remedy plan. A state of emergency — if declared — must be accompanied by a time-bound plan: disarmament verified by independent monitors, prosecution of criminal actors, reconstruction of affected communities, restoration of local government functions, and safeguards to prevent human-rights abuses during emergency operations. 4. Public accountability. Where local officials have effectively ceded authority, there must be swift investigation and accountability — so that the citizenry understands how and why trust in state institutions was lost and what will be done to reclaim it. Conclusion Katsina’s recent peace accords with armed actors are symptomatic of a much larger failure — years of insecurity and impatience by communities that, in the absence of prompt and effective state protection, have turned to any available option for survival. Re-legitimizing the State, protecting citizens, and dismantling the political utility of violence are constitutional obligations of the President and the federal security architecture. The Constitution provides a lawful, extraordinary tool for a moment such as this. If, after independent verification, it is determined that public order and safety have broken down in parts of Katsina to the extent that ordinary government powers cannot restore them, the President should consider invoking Section 305 to safeguard lives, restore legitimate authority, and begin the deliberate work of rebuilding state capacity in affected communities. The Nation’s sovereignty and the safety of its people must not be bartered away for short-term quiet. If substantial parts of a State are effectively controlled by armed groups, the Union itself is at risk — and the Constitution equips the Presidency to act before that risk becomes irreversible. Reference: • The Cable — “Bandits reach truce deal with community leaders in Katsina” (Oct 2025). • Vanguard — “Bandit warlords, Katsina communities agree to lay down arms” (Oct 2025). • The Guardian (Nigeria) — reporting on bandit presence and community-level peace talks in Katsina (Sept–Oct 2025). • Reuters — reporting on mass attacks, kidnappings and insecurity in Katsina (2024). • Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999): Section 305 — procedure for proclamation of a state of emergency. #KingsleySAyinde

THE DAILY AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – PART TWO Theme: Walking in Spiritual Authority and Daily Victory in Christ
Scriptural Meditation: Ephesians 6:10–18; Luke 10:19; Romans 8:37; 1 John 4:4 I Acknowledge My Deliverance from the Dominion of Darkness By faith, I proclaim that I have been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son (Colossians 1:13).
The blood of Jesus has redeemed me from every curse, bondage, and accusation of the enemy (Galatians 3:13; Revelation 12:11).
I no longer walk in fear, guilt, or condemnation, for there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1–2). Prophetic Declaration:
I am free from the bondage of sin and fear!
The chains of the past are broken; the curse is reversed!
Every demonic legal claim over my life is nullified by the Blood of Jesus.
I decree that I walk in liberty, light, and love.
I am an overcomer by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony! Shalom 😇

THE DAILY AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – PART ONE Scriptural Meditation: Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:1–3 Introduction Today, I deliberately and joyfully submit myself to God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I yield my heart, mind, body, and spirit to the Lord who has made Himself known through the Holy Scriptures—my only inspired, infallible, and authoritative guide for faith and practice.
I choose to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7).
I refuse to interpret God, myself, or others through the lens of feelings or circumstances, but through the unchanging truth of His Word. Prophetic Declaration:
Today, I align my life with the divine order of Heaven.
I decree that my mind is renewed, my heart is steadfast, and my steps are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23).
The Word of God is my compass and my covenant of life! 1. I Acknowledge the Supremacy of the Triune God By faith, I declare that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are worthy of all honor, praise, and worship.
God is my Creator, Sustainer, and the End of all things (Revelation 4:11).
He formed me for Himself and redeemed me by the blood of the Lamb (Isaiah 43:1,7,21; Revelation 5:9–10).
Therefore, this day, I live not for myself but for His glory alone.

FOUR STEPS TO PROCESS AND STEWARD A PROPHETIC WORD FOR FULFILLMENT Receiving a prophetic word is not the end — it’s the beginning of your partnership with God. Here’s how to rightly process, test, and steward what He says until fulfillment: WEIGH IT — “Test the Spirit” Every prophetic word must be weighed against Scripture and the witness of the Holy Spirit.
“Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 Ask yourself: * Does this word align with God’s Word and character? * Does it glorify Jesus? * Does it bring peace or confusion? If the Spirit confirms it in your heart, no one can convince you otherwise. Still, seek wise counsel from mature believers or spiritual mentors.
“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” — Proverbs 11:14 WAIT ON IT — “Patience Perfects Promise” Don’t rush the word. Fulfillment has a divine timetable.
“For the vision is yet for an appointed time... though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come.” — Habakkuk 2:3 Stewarding is different from striving. Stewarding means cooperating with God in faith and obedience — not forcing the outcome. “They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.” — Isaiah 40:31 While waiting, prepare quietly. Do the small things well. God uses seasons of waiting to build maturity and trust. WATCH FOR IT — “Keep the Vision Before Your Eyes” Keep a record of every word God speaks. Write it down, revisit it often, and pray over it.
“Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” — Habakkuk 2:2 Remind God of His promises — not because He forgets, but to keep your faith alive.
“Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together.” — Isaiah 43:26 Expect signs of progress. Be sensitive to divine opportunities and alignments.
“Blessed is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her.” — Luke 1:45 WALK TOWARDS IT — “Faith Requires Action” Prophetic fulfillment requires partnership. Faith without works is dead.
“Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” — James 2:17 * If God spoke about a new job, polish your skills and prepare your résumé. * If it concerns marriage, cultivate character, health, and financial wisdom. * If it’s about ministry, stay humble, pray, and submit to spiritual authority. Steward it in private devotion. Write, worship, and walk in obedience daily. When you move toward God’s word, He moves heaven and earth to bring it to pass.
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” — Psalm 37:5 FINAL THOUGHT: Prophetic words are divine invitations — not automatic guarantees. When you weigh, wait, watch, and walk faithfully, you position yourself for divine fulfillment. “Blessed is that servant whom the Lord finds doing so when He comes.” — Luke 12:43 #KingsleyS.Ayinde