By Oluwatoyin Adegoke
Unless genuine and concerted efforts are made to tackle corruption, the country might not witness sustainable growth.
The submission was made by the Diocesan Bishop of Remo and Archbishop, Lagos Ecclesiastical Province of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Olusina Fape at a Special church service to commemorate the 63rd National Day Celebration, held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Ake, Abeokuta.
The Most Reverend Fape explained that it was high time government showed willingness to deal ruthlessly with acts of corruption, which he described as the greatest enemy of national progress
The clergy, who anchored the sermon on the title “The Fear of God Enhances Good Governance”, said Nigeria would reclaim the enviable status in the global space, if everyone, especially, political office holders would exhibit the fear of God in all endeavors and strive to make the nation a better place for all.
He advised the government to pay more attention to the provision of infrastructure, quality education and good healthcare delivery among others, and encouraged the citizens to support the programmes and policies of the government at all levels to accelerate national development.
Earlier, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo had urged Nigerians to take advantage of the 63rd National Day celebration to renew their commitment to the task of nation building and implored the leaders to implement people oriented policies to justify the confidence reposed on them by Nigerians.
Also, Governor Dapo Abiodun in a message through the State’s Head of Service, Mr Peter Fagbohun, solicited the continued support of residents for his administration and promised to continue to govern the state with the fear of God.
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