Father in heaven,
You always provide for all your creatures
So that all may live as you have willed.
You have blessed our country Nigeria
With rich human and natural resources
To be used to your honour and glory
And for the well being of every Nigerian.
We are deeply sorry
For the wrong use of these your gifts and blessings
Through acts of injustice, bribery and corruption,
As a result of which many of our people
Are hungry, sick, ignorant and defenseless.
Father, you alone can heal us
And our nation of this sickness.
We beg you, touch our lives
And the lives of our leaders and people
So that we may all realize.
The evil of bribery and corruption
And work hard to eliminate it.
Raise up for us God-fearing people and leaders
Who will care for us and who will lead us
In the path of peace, prosperity and progress.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have mercy on us.