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**Video Source: LandMark Media SPEECH DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PROF. YEMI OSINBAJO, SAN, GCON, IMMEDIATE PAST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE 36TH EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MINISTERS/LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THEMED: TAKE YOUR PORTION ORGANISED BY THE MEN OF ISSACHAR VISION INC. IN IBADAN ON THE 23RD OF JANUARY, 2026 PROTOCOLS Thank you all very much for the very warm welcome. But let me begin by thanking our hosts, the Reverend Samson Ajetomobi and his wife, the Reverend Stella Ajetomobi, The Men of Issachar Vision, for the honour of the invitation to speak at this 36th International Ministers and Leaders Conference. And the fascinating theme of the Conference is “Take Your Portion. How many people are prepared to take their own portions today? Praise the Lord! Well, I want to thank you, Sir and Ma, for leading by example, because you have taken your own portion by hosting this Conference and giving us all the opportunity to learn from each other about how to take our own portion in different respects and to speak on the topic, “Take Your Portion in Nation Building. But I want to take a few minutes to talk about an aspect of nation-building, which is why Christians should participate in politics and governance. Why should Christians participate in politics and governance? There’s only one group of people that the Bible says God will hold accountable for the destinies of their nation. It is not businessmen. It’s not even politicians. It is Christians. Those who are called by His name are the purveyors of the gospel of Jesus Christ. So God said in 2 Chronicles 7 verse 14, “if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sins and heal their land.” It is what His people do or do not do that will determine His intervention. It is what the people of God do, or do not do, that will determine the intervention of the almighty God. So those who are called by His name have a clear mandate also. We have a command to transform our nations. In Matthew 28 verse 18 to 20, especially verse 19, the scripture says, “go and make disciples of all nations.” And this is not just about converting individuals, it’s about discipling nations. And that means bringing every area of national life, whether it is politics or business or education or media, under the influence of the gospel. It means teaching, guiding, and living out the principles that shape societies. And Jesus also said in Matthew 5 verse 13 to 15, “you and I are the salt of the earth.” He says, “we are the light of the world.” Salt preserves and flavours. We are also, as the scripture says, the light of this world, the light of our nation, the light of our country. Light gives direction. Light is the only way of conquering darkness. It’s the only way of exposing darkness. Matthew 5 verse 14 to 16 says that “you are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” He says that, “now, do they light a lamp, and put it under a basket? Well, they put it on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house, to everybody”. And it doesn’t matter whether those people are believers or not believers. If you put on a light, everybody benefits. Christians benefit. Muslims benefit. Even those who say they don’t believe in God will benefit once you put on the light. Let your light, according to scripture, so shine amongst men that they may see your good works. See what you are doing as a Christian, and glorify your Father in heaven. We are meant to influence society in every sphere, not just in church, but in governance, in law, in business, in culture. Our light is to shine for the benefit of everyone, not just other Christians. Why is it this group of people, why is it just Christians that God has given this responsibility? Why has God given Christians, in particular, the responsibility to transform nations and to change nations? Why? It is because we are the people who carry the gospel of Jesus Christ. And the gospel of Jesus Christ is the most transformative message ever given to man. ******************************** The official YouTube Channel for Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo, Nigerian Lawyer and Politician who served as the Vice President of Nigeria from the 29th of May 2015 to the 29th of May 2023. Before this, he served as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. With a background in law and governance, he currently chairs the Climate Action Platform for Africa and serves as a Global Advisor for the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. He's also the Guardian of the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation and Chair of Future Perspectives. Follow Prof. Osinbajo online: Website: www.yemiosinbajo.ng Facebook: Professor Yemi Osinbajo Twitter/X: @ProfOsinbajo Instagram: @ProfOsinbajo LinkedIn: @Prof. Yemi Osinbajo