NIGERIA IS NOT DEAD

An Official Statement by Wisdom House Charitable Trust Fund

The recent comments by Pastor Paul Adefarasin describing Nigeria as "dead" have generated widespread reactions across the country and indeed worldwide. While we understand the frustrations, economic realities, and challenges that may have informed such a statement, Wisdom House Charitable Trust Fund respectfully holds a different view.

Nigeria is challenged, but Nigeria is not dead.
A nation is not declared dead because it is passing through difficult times. A nation is alive when its people continue to dream, innovate, work, build, and hope for a better future.
Every day, millions of Nigerians rise above obstacles to create opportunities for themselves and others. From entrepreneurs building businesses to teachers shaping young minds, healthcare workers saving lives, farmers feeding communities, and young innovators breaking new ground, the Nigerian spirit remains very much alive.
We acknowledge that many citizens are facing economic hardship and uncertainty. These realities should not be ignored. However, difficult circumstances should inspire collective action and solutions, not a surrender to hopelessness.
History reminds us that some of the world's most successful nations have faced periods of severe hardship. What defined them was not the absence of challenges but the determination of their people to overcome them.
At Wisdom House Charitable Trust Fund, we believe that words have power. While criticism can draw attention to pressing issues, hope inspires action. We therefore choose to speak life, possibilities , and responsibilities into our nation.
Nigeria is alive in the resilience of its youth.
Nigeria is alive in the sacrifices of parents striving for a better future for their children.
Nigeria is alive in the courage of small business owners who refuse to give up.
Nigeria is alive in the countless individuals and organisations working daily to uplift communities and transform lives.
As an organisation committed to humanitarian service and community development, we remain confident that Nigeria's best days can still be ahead if we work together with purpose, integrity, compassion, and determination.
We respectfully disagree with the notion that Nigeria is dead.
Nigeria is wounded in some areas, challenged in many ways, but still full of potential, talent, strength, and hope.
The story of Nigeria is not over.
And as long as there are Nigerians who continue to believe, build, serve, and sacrifice for a better tomorrow, Nigeria remains alive.

Signed
Wisdom House Charitable Trust Fund

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