 As Nigerians usher in the new year 2024, the presiding bishop of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission, Trem, Mike O'Conquah, has charged them to focus on God as he is the only hope to survive the challenges plaguing the nation. Bishop O'Conquah, who gave this charge during a crossover service in Lagos, says the hope of the country was not in the hands of the leaders as the issues are not peculiar to just Nigeria. The auditorium lights up with Dancin and Thanksgiving, the faithful are grateful for the year 2023 despite the huge turmoil they went through. Just before the dawn of the new year, they pray fervently hoping for a fresh start. The presiding bishop, Mike O'Conquah, then takes to the podium as he makes prophetic declaration for members and indeed the nation. So as the countdown begins, 2024 saunters in a medjubilation by the congregants. Bishop Mike O'Conquah declassates the year of great and mighty things. He explains further the reason behind the prophetic word. Indeed the outgun year could not have come with lots of hardship and difficulties for countries of the world. The man of God shares some insight on what to expect in the new year. With great expectations in hope for themselves and the country, the congregants are speaking with high spirits. There is no gain without pain and the new hope of the present administration to me is a process and not a magic. So the Nigeria has to be hopeful that this new year, 2024, Nigeria will prosper us. It's a work in progress and I'm sure and I'm certain that things will be good. The year 24 for me has a year of great difference and what I wish and expect, I want God's word to really work in my life. And for Nigeria as a whole, I want a well-structured country and God's plan to really come to stay. So in the wake of the new year, haven't prayed and given thanks, the faithful are hopeful of a civil lighting after a challenging 2023. Justin Akadonya, Plastipi News, Lagos.