Let There Be Light: A Call to Shine in Darkness
🌍 Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” — Genesis 1:3 In a recent 2025 report, the World Bank released a sobering statistic: Nigeria now has the highest number of people without access to electricity in the world — a staggering 86.8 million people. This is not just a technical or economic issue — it is a human crisis, one that affects education, healthcare, safety, and dignity. This marks the third consecutive year Nigeria has topped the list for energy poverty. While 61% of the population has access to electricity, 39% remain in the dark. Access to clean cooking energy is even worse — only 26% have it. And across Sub-Saharan Africa, 85% of the global population without electricity now reside in the region. But beyond the numbers and headlines lies a deeper truth that speaks to the heart of the Gospel: there are many still walking in darkness — both physically and spiritually. 🔦 The Light We All Need Electricity powers homes, schools, and economies. But spi...