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Item Effective Storage Systems as a Panacea to Food Insecurity in Nigeria: Lessons from Genesis 41:34-52.(Ajayi Crowther University Press, Oyo, 2025-09-10) Okunoye Job OluremiNigeria has enormous agricultural potential, yet food insecurity is still a major problem there. This paper examines the critical role of effective storage systems in addressing food insecurity challenges in Nigeria, drawing significant lessons from the biblical narrative of Joseph in Genesis 41:34-52. The study employs a comprehensive analysis of contemporary literature on food storage innovations, agricultural challenges, and food security frameworks in Nigeria. The study draws comparisons between Nigeria's contemporary storage needs and Joseph's prehistoric storage strategy during Egypt's seven years of abundance. Findings reveal that effective storage facilities substantially reduce post-harvest losses, stabilize food prices, enhance food availability during lean seasons, and ultimately improve household food security status. The paper recommends increased investment in modern storage infrastructure, revival of strategic grain reserves, adoption of hermetic storage technologies, integration of indigenous knowledge with modern storage techniques, and implementation of comprehensive food security policies. These recommendations, informed by both biblical wisdom and contemporary research, provide a roadmap for addressing Nigeria's food insecurity challenges through improved storage systems.Item In Search Of Good Governance: Domesticating Selected Themes in Psalm 72 for Political Leaders in Nigeria(Department of Religious Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, 2017-09-21) Okunoye Job Oluremi; Fawenu Bamidele OlusegunThe level of development in many countries in Africa is not congruent with the stupendous natural and human resources at their beck and call. This situation has generally been connected to poor governance. Therefore, the quest for good governance is one of the major concerns of most countries in Africa and Nigeria in particular. Righteousness and Justice are indicated in Psalm 72 as germane if good governance will be actualized. Leaning on the classification of the Psalter by Hermann Gunkel, the fact that Psalm 72 is one of the Royal Psalms that describes the commitment of an ancient Israelite King to govern his people aright makes it a relevant choice for this study. Therefore, the themes, righteousness and justice as presented in the Psalm were domesticated for Nigeria political leadership. Both historical and exegetical methods with bias for historical-grammatical analysis of the Psalm were used for this paper. The exegetical engagement of the text brings to fore the symbiotic relationship between (personal) righteousness and administration of justice in governance as sine qua non for the prosperity of the governed. Such prosperity emerges as a moral cause-and-effect nexus built into reality for the governed.Item Jeremiah as a Model of Homiletical Courage for Nigerian Preachers(National Association for Christian Studies (NACS), 2015) Okunoye Job OluremiThe Old Testament prophets were preachers who had colour, courage and dynamic qualities but of them all, Jeremiah possessed the most universal appeal. He was a faithful, obedient and courageous preacher though he was severely persecuted, beaten, rejected and imprisoned. His life and ministry was a remarkable one and stand as a challenge to the contemporary Nigerian Christian preachers. This paper therefore examines and appraises the life and ministry of prophet Jeremiah by reflecting on some of his distinguished personal characteristics using historical-critical method. This is with a view of making him a model for the contemporary Nigerian Christian preachers. It is recommended that the contemporary Nigerian Christian preachers should reprimand superstitious religiosity, legalism, formalism and incorporation of worldliness into Christianity.Item Old Testament Concepts of Blessing and Godliness in the Context of African Prosperity Gospel(Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon, 2022-05-01) Okunoye Job Oluremi; Okanlawon Julius OlaleyeSome contemporary preachers lay emphasis on material prosperity at the expense of some other important aspects of faith such as godliness, righteousness, holiness, and so on. Thus, this paper examines the relationship that exists between prosperity and godliness in the Old Testament. This is with a view of correcting some contemporary preachers and Christians that place great emphasis on material prosperity but do not consider godliness as a cardinal virtue of Christian living. This is because, material prosperity if not properly managed has the potential to hinder the spiritual welfare of a Christian and possibly displace God from Christian’s life. Consequently, chaos and godlessness will reign supreme in a society where emphasis is placed on material prosperity without proper biblical understanding of the concepts of prosperity and godliness. This paper looks at the relationship between prosperity and godliness in ancient Israel from three major angles which are: prosperity and godliness in Pentateuch tradition, godliness and prosperity in prophetic writings, and prosperity and godliness in wisdom tradition. Findings reveal that godliness is a cardinal virtue and every godly person is expected to build his prosperity on the foundation of hard work and godliness. More so, wealth is a gift and responsibility which supposed to lead to a spirit of generosity towards others and to a greater trust in divine providence. Thus, the rich are to share with others and be grateful to Yahweh.Item Pursuance of Justice (Amos 5:21-24; James 2:1-7) and Democratization for Social Change in Nigerian Context(Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, 2025-06-25) Okunoye Job Oluremi; Abodunrin Michael OlusegunTensions exist when economic or political power is concentrated in a minority and a majority is forced to sell its labour. Nigeria as a democratic country is evolving. Some scholars have argued that the much-advocated equality and fairness for all men is realizable with the establishment of democracy. Therefore, this article attempts an assessment of the relationship between democracy and justice as well as the advantages that can be reaped by Nigerian society if justice is given a chance. Employing historico-critical method, this paper explores biblical guidelines to discuss the challenge of injustice, with special reference to Amos 5:21-24 and the epistle of James 2:1-7, in the context of democratization in the contemporary Nigeria. This paper also investigates the potential benefits of democracy and justice for Nigeria's socio-political stability and progress. Justice, is a crucial virtue that is celebrated in all disciplines and practices. In fact, it is a quest inherent in every human being. It is an intrinsic moral value which every human society desire for mutual co-existence. Justice is a cardinal pillar in a judicial and legal system of any society as it is practiced in land matters, inheritance issues, socio-communal development strategies, interpersonal relationships and other sundry matters. Integrating and practising justice for social change in Nigeria would give a better definition of the practice of democracy in Nigeria.Item The Care of the Poor in Ancient Israel as a Paradigm for Contemporary Nigerian Church(Department of Religions, Kwara State University, Malete., 2017) Okunoye Job OluremiThe response of the church to the cry of the poor in the contemporary Nigerian society is far below the expectation. In the church today, it seems that God's concern for the poor and marginalized is often overlooked. The church gives necessary attention to spiritual matter but often completely neglect the physical. However, in the Old Testament (OT) corpuses most especially, the Pentateuch (Law), the Poetry and the Prophets, the care, provision and redemption of the poor and the marginalized are of the utmost concern to God. God instructed His people, the Israelites in form of legislation to actively care for the poor while discouraging any mistreatment of or indifference toward the needy (Exodus 22:21-23; Leviticus 23:22; 25:39-43; Deut. 15:7; Proverbs 14:21,31; Isaiah 10:1-3; Malachi 3:5). Thus, this paper, using social-historical and textual approaches examines the OT stipulations for the care of the poor in ancient Israelite society with a view to challenging the contemporary church in Nigeria to rise to her social responsibility by advocating for the poor, caring for their needs and pursuing justice on their behalf. This paper revealed that many Christian denominations/churches in Nigeria have neglected or care less about the social needs of their members for those needs that are spiritual as against Christ's spirit of empathy and sympathy with the poor and marginalized. The paper recommends that the present day church in Nigeria should practically emulate the step of Jesus Christ and that of the early church by making the care of the body and spirit a priority in their evangelical programmes. The church should not allow bad theology and poor excuses to keep them from responding to the cry of the poor and marginalized in their communities.