Lumumba's remarks came during a non-political and nondenominational event hosted by The Covenant Nation in Iganmu, Lagos.
In his address, Lumumba astutely addressed the recurring challenge of post-election conflicts in Africa, attributing them to the fierce competition for political power. He urged African nations to confront this issue head-on, recognizing that without addressing the governance question, the continent's progress would remain stymied. In his firm assertion, Lumumba declared, "Africa can rise, and Africa will rise, but it is not going to rise by prayer and fasting."
Drawing lessons from history, Lumumba reminded the audience that freedom and prosperity are not bestowed upon nations effortlessly; they must be earned through resilience and self-determination.
He then invoked the example of Abraham's journey from Ur of the Chaldeans to Canaan, emphasizing that it required tenacity and unwavering effort to overcome adversities, notably fighting the Canaanites and the Philistines.
Highlighting the imperative of self-reliance, Lumumba underscored the need for Africans to take responsibility for their destiny. He poignantly remarked, "The kitchen where they made manna was closed. Manna will no longer come because you must now make your manna, and it is our duty as Africans to begin to rethink."
Throughout his impassioned address, Lumumba's speeches resounded with the idea that the actions taken today will profoundly shape a brighter future for generations to come.
