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Bishop of the Diocese of Jebba Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Rt. Rev’d Oluwaseun Aderogba, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to deal with Nigeria’s multifaceted problems.
He made this known recently at the Third Session of the Sixth Synod of the Diocese with theme, “When God Looks For A Man,” held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter’s, Jebba.
The Bishop, who noted that President Tinubu is making some efforts, however, said his efforts are not enough.
Aderogba said: “We desire a cure. Nigeria’s problem is like an epidemic spreading from a particular region of the country to other parts of the nation.”
Lamenting the virus has eaten deep into the nation, the cleric called on the president to handle the problems with clinical precision, so, that they will not consume the whole nation.
Aderogba charged President Tinubu to work towards eradicating insecurity, banditry and terrorism that have taken the centre stage in the polity, noting that many farmers are now afraid of going to their farms because of these elements.
“Cassava sticks that used to be free are now sold. Farmers don’t even want to plant any crop that will be eaten by cows invading their farms. Insecurity is the enemy of development,” he said.
According to him, no meaningful progress can be made if there is no security, urging the president to also find a lasting solution to the problem of hunger and poverty in the country.
The cleric also enjoined President Tinubu to take a second look at the constitution with the aim of making it to reflect true federalism, adding that there is no region that cannot be self-sufficient.
Enjoining the president to pay attention to the plights of civil servants and ensure that the promised minimum wage is a reality, the cleric called for better life for all Nigerians, adding that government should ensure effective healthcare services for all and provide a purpose-driveneducational system.
Other areas the Bishop wants attention to be paid, include thehigh cost of petroleum products and the humongous allowances given to lawmakers.
Aderogba equallycalled onKwara State Governor, Alhaji A. Abdulraman, to employ more Christian teachers in the state secondary and primary schools to teach Christian religion.
On the Synod theme, the Bishop said: “Every man made by God is God’s servant. We should not identify only as servants, but also faithful servants. We should be humble, devoted and helpful. This is how one should regard us, as servant of Christ and stewards of the ministries of God. Moreover, it is required of a steward to be trustworthy.
“ God does not abandon a person, but you can abandon God and walk away from him. Adam and eve walked away from God; Jonah, Saul, and the young prophet of Judah also did.”
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