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Reviewer: Fanan Abigail Gire
Introduction:
These two books mark promotion of an interfaith coalition towards development; and not the normal setback projected under the guise of religion that is rather destroying instead of building the nation. Religion has been given to humanity by the Almighty God for salvation, security and total wellbeing of the people but it has become pain to them due to wickedness, greed, covetousness, selfishness, which is at variance with the teaching of the Abrahamic religion; Judaism, Christianity and Islam. As we page through these two great books; a lot will be unveiled to us as citizens of our dear country Nigeria to take a stand or make a turn from ignorance towards development in all spheres of life.
“Enough of our ignorance; no more destruction of each other in the name of religion; forward match to unity that promotes development; adhere to your religion and let me adhere to mine peacefully; enough is enough”.
This summarises my personal view of the twin books. Let’s journey through chapters of this book; your summary of the two books may even be better as you read the books; line by line; page by page; chapter to chapter; cover to cover.
Chapter One: Undertook a comparative analysis of Islam and Christianity. The Author looks at the two books “Bible” and “Quran” as books to guide humanity to co- exist knowing well that; we have a life here and after.
Chapter Two: Captured SURAH AL-KAFIRUN 109. The Author clearly states in this chapter that; Church and Mosque cannot save anyone; all our Nation need is true Christians and Muslims that will not be hypocritical but use religion as a great factor in Nation Building.
Chapter Three: Looks at Pro-Luga, Zango and Cattle Colony; pointing out the evolution of the first Luga and subsequent Luga settlement plan by the Nigerian Government. The chapter spells out what God says about wickedness and perpetrators of wickedness.
Chapter Four: Looks at the injustice against minority tribes in Nigeria and the forces militating against progress of Nigeria. The judgment of God according to the Author has come on Nigeria; the earlier we realize that; the better for us as a country.
Chapter Five: Talks so well about leadership and the need for the Clergy to get involved in politics to get an opportunity of actualising God’s demand on leadership. If you want to be a leader with a positive difference; this book should be a must read.
Chapter Six: PstMallam Baka; a certified leader sacrificed his thoughts towards changing positively the destiny of Nigeria. In doing this the views of John Maxwell who is a revolutionist were well captured in this chapter.
Chapter Seven: Captures the renaissance of Tiv Nation with a wakeup call to kick ignorance out of Benue State and concentrate on unity of purpose to take the State to higher heights.
Chapter Eight: Advocates for an operation kick ignorance; kick confusion; kick disunity…. And embrace; diplomatic ties with heaven; support anti open grazing law and stop the blame game that is counterproductive.
Chapter Nine: PstMallam Baka; an all rounder; a faith Doctor is also a herbal Doctor. He revealed the hidden effects of herbal medicine and takes a picture of himself which is printed in this book “Jihad against enemies of Nigeria”. You will get to know more about the Author and his great ideas as you pick a copy of this book.
The second book: weapons of freedom for our Nation is closely linked with the Jihad against enemies of Nigeria; however the ideas in this book are more spiritually backed up. The book paints the picture of Nigeria as it needs God’s own leadership. Aspects of building individuals and the nation such as; spiritual gifts, prayer and other weapons of spiritual warfare. The weapons of the devil are revealed in this book. The Author revealed what inspired him into politics and cleared the air on the; “Pastor/Mallam” controversy.
These two books are great ideas that only need to be reshaped in subsequent editions aspects of; preface, organised chapters, sequential flow of ideas, consistency, incorporating ideas of other scholars and other aspects. It is not easy to have ideas and not bury them but pen them down for such ideas to be passed on to others. Together we shall build Nigeria.
The two books are beautifully printed by; Awoken Press, Makurdi Benue State, Nigeria.
Gire is with Benue State University
