2021 NEW YEAR MESSAGE

 *2021 NEW YEAR MESSAGE*

The previous year was a challenging year for the world.

The COVID 19 pandemic started in the month of February from the country of China, spreading to the Americas, Europe and eventually Africa.

Millions of humans were infected while thousands eventually died.

There were other threats of disasters, terrorism and humanitarian crisis including flooding, earthquakes, famines, disease outbreaks.

While Africa and other less developed nations were not badly affected unlike Europe, America and China.

They were not exempted from political and social crisis.

In Nigeria, there was a Lockdown and public protest against the anti-robbery unit of the Police resulting in deaths of police officers and protesters, and loss of public and private properties worth millions of dollars.

Despite the ups and downs, the people of the world remained resilient and determined throughout the year.

Joseph Biden was elected president of United States.

Vaccines were produced amidst the second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic.

United Kingdom exited the European Union (Brexit).

The year *2021 marks the first year in the decade.*

The year begins with hope and sincere trust in our abilities to work together for peace, defense of human rights and socio-economic development.

It is the beginning of increase of our collective prosperity, unity and happiness

The number *ONE* in 2021, signifies our resolve to work for progress, dignity of humanity and laying the foundation for a prosperous decade.

*It is the beginning of a decade of increase*

Join the *J* ourney of *D* ecade of *I* ncrease.

2021 Welcome.

*Minister General*

The Ecumenican Church Nigeria

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