How realistic is praying against insurgency, banditry? Opinion by Aanu AdegunIn this opinion, Aanu Adegun, a journalist with Legit.ng writes on the misconception many Nigerians have when it comes to the issues of prayers on insecurity, banditry among others. Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! To many Nigerians, especially, those who are deeply religious, prayer is the key. To them, prayer is the master key to all problems, including the killings, banditry, corruption, stealing going on in the country. They believe all these bad things are happening because we are not prayerful enough. How strange! How long should our prayers last? Maybe, I am a sinner. But I remember, right from when I was a kid growing in my little town in Okitipupa, Ondo state, we have been praying for Nigeria in our Miracle parish. And definitely, I am not the only one in this group. Many people like me have prayed are still praying - but to what end? Recommended for you "Chinese man emptied my bank account": Actor Prince Eke calls out telecoms... We have prayed against insurgency. We have prayed against accidents. We have prayed against corruption. We have prayed against violence against women. We have prayed against death. We have prayed that God should give us good leaders. We have prayed for God to touch the heart of our leaders. In short, we have prayed for many things - but where are we today? What changes have our prayers brought to Nigeria as a whole? PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app It is easier for some people to say - oh, prayers work for me, maybe it doesn't work for you. My friend, I am not talking of your personal prayer. I mean, that prayer our clerics always ask us to pray for country and leaders. Maybe while we are busy praying for them, these leaders are at home or in one meeting or the other strategically planning how to fool us. Who knows? Recommended for you “The audacity”: Nkechi Blessing decides to let go as vendor sends her death... People are dying due to lack of medical infrastructure, we are praying. Bandits and Boko Harm are wasting precious lives, we are still praying. Some leaders are stealing billions, still, we pray on. And our hunger continues. Thinking of all these, I asked myself, saying: "Aanu Adegun, what exactly is the problem with us in this country?" If you know, please tell me. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Legit.ng. Your own opinion articles are welcome at info@corp.legit.ng— drop an email telling us what you want to write about and why. More details in Legit.ng’s step-by-step guide for guest contributors. Contact us if you have any feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments. We are also available on Twitter. Vox Pop: can death penalty end corruption in Nigeria? | Legit TV Recommended for you "Ngbó, they say you carry belle": Denrele Edun celebrates Yemi Alade, revea... Source: Legit.ng Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app