The need to urgently address the numerous socioeconomic and political challenges confronting Nigeria took the centre stage at a book launch held at the International Conference Centre University of Ibadan.
The book titled: “Time for Amendment of Life” authored by Emeritus Bishop Matthew Owadayo, attracted clerics from Anglican Communion.
The 25 chapters book with 186 pages had the first six chapters x-rayed the sad state of Israel, and its travails amidst leadership challenge vis a vis Nigeria’s fundamental challenges from independence till date.
Addressing the gathering, the special guest on the occasion, who is also the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu represented by his Deputy, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa noted that it was the responsibility of the political institution to ensure the security of the lives and property of its citizens.
Governor Akeredolu said the priority accorded to the life of citizens by his administration was evident in the Amotekun Security Network put in place by the state governor.
Speaking on the title of the book: ” Time For Amendment of Life”, the author of the book, Emeritus Bishop Matthew Owadayo said kidnap for ransom and sales of human body parts had become norms rather than exceptions.
The author said Nigeria would not experience the desired change if corruption persisted.
Born in Ifira-Akoko, Nigeria in 1939 Bishop Matthew Oluremi Owadayo was the former Dean of Immanuel College of Theology, Ibadan.
In December 1994, he was elected Bishop of the Diocese of Egba, Ogun State.
The book:” Time for Amendment of Life” was a special series given as a message for the nation.
Rotimi Famakin
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