Terrorism has reached my doorstep’ – Pastor Adeboye

…Appeals for hreater international cooperation

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, saying terrorism has become a personal reality rather than a distant problem.

Speaking at the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala in Washington, D.C., Pastor Adeboye urged the United States and its allies to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria in addressing terrorism and violent extremism.

According to the respected cleric, the growing insecurity has spread beyond previously affected regions, making it a national challenge that requires greater international collaboration.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” Pastor Adeboye told an audience comprising religious leaders, US policymakers, Nigerian diplomats, human rights advocates, and members of the Nigerian and American communities.

The cleric, who had presided over the RCCG Annual Convention in America held in Dallas, Texas, urged the United States and other Western nations to deepen their support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, insisting that the scale of the challenge had exceeded the capacity of local institutions acting alone.

The event, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA and the U.S.-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition, was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol under the theme, “Thank You, America. Please Do More.”