Security

Olubadan Calls for Unity Against Insecurity

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By Olawale Asake

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has appealed to Nigerians irrespective of their religious beliefs to remain united and resist any attempt to divide the country on any ground.

Oba Ladoja made the appeal while playing host to the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The monarch maintained that, crisis, war and insecurity have never recognized any religion, noting that both Christians and Muslims, as well as traditional worshippers have been victims of violence and terrorism in Nigeria, hence the need to unite and fight insecurity in the Country.

He expressed concerns over the huge national resources being expended to fight terrorism, saying despite the efforts of successive administrations, the security challenges still persist.

Olubadan urged the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to convey his royal message to the Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN, that terrorism in Nigeria was not a religious war.

Oba Ladoja added that the fight against terrorism, should be a collective responsibilities of both the leaders and the followers.

On his part, Bishop Wale-Oke prayed for peace, lasting solution to insecurity in the country, while he also prayed for Oba Ladoja to live long on the throne with good health and sound mind for him to fulfil his lofty programmes for Ibadanland, and Nigeria in general.

Education

Precious Cornerstone University Set for Maiden Convocation

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Ninety-Six students will bag various classes of degrees at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Precious Cornerstone University, PCU, Ibadan.

The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Julius Oloke made this known during a news conference at the institution’s campus in Ibadan.

Professor Oloke noted that the institution which started with twelve courses four years ago could now boast of seventeen courses with others at advanced stages of accreditation.

The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the weeklong programme to include, a Thanksgiving service at the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, sited at the campus premises, a Convocation Lecture, Vice Chancellor dinner with graduates, novelty football match between staff and students.

Professor Oloke noted that other programmes scheduled for the celebrations are the investiture of Bishop Wale Oke, the president of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, as Chancellor, conferment of honorary degrees and award of first degrees and prizes.

The Vice-Chancellor maintained that graduating students of the institution who had been exceptionally tutored morally and academically could compete favourably with their counterparts locally and internationally.

Professor Oloke noted that some landmark achievements of the institution were successfully conducting the animal trials of the Covid-19 Vaccine, while also successfully producing vaccines for other diseases such as Lassa fever, monkeypox and cholera.

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Religion

Osinbajo to PFN: Christians Are Purveyors Of Justice, Voices Of Peace

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Conveys President Buhari’s congratulatory message to outgoing PFN President.

VP thankful for solidarity visits that “encouraged me”, honoured with award.

At a defining moment in the history of the country, the church must stand as the light of the nation, and Christians as the purveyors of justice and voices of peace, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.

Professor Osinbajo gave the admonition on Wednesday at the 16th Biennial Delegate Conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, held at the Michael Okpara Square in Enugu, Enugu State.

Speaking on the theme of the conference “The Unquenchable Light”, Professor Osinbajo said “we must bear this gospel of Jesus Christ knowing that it is the beacon of hope and succour for our nation. As bearers of the gospel we are the reconcilers-in-chief.”

According to the Vice President, “we are the salt to the wounds of a nation, we are the voices of peace and unity where division and strife have arisen. We are the purveyors of justice, for all of those who are disempowered. The good news is that this light is unquenchable.”

Explaining the point, the Vice President said “what is this light? It is the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to this world to pay the price for our sins so that we can attain eternal life in peace and joy. This gospel is the power of God for the healing and transformation of men and nations.”

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. It is the Wisdom of God,” Professor Osinbajo added quoting the Scriptures.

The Vice President had earlier conveyed the felicitations of President Muhammadu Buhari to the outgoing PFN President, Reverend Felix Omobude on the successful and glorious completion of his tenure in office and congratulated the incoming President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke.

Professor Osinbajo also thanked the out-going President, Reverend Omobude for his invaluable service to the PFN especially in the manner he handled the affairs of the body “with impeccable integrity, fatherly understanding, maturity and Godly insight.”

On the stewardship of the outgoing PFN leadership, Professor Osinbajo said “under your able leadership and in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria led by our brother, Reverend Dr. Supo Ayokunle, I received several solidarity visits. I am eternally indebted to you for those visits which greatly strengthened and encouraged me.”

Commending the smooth transition in the leadership of the PFN, Professor Osinbajo said “I must commend the smooth electoral process leading to the emergence of the President and his deputy unopposed.”

“This is as it should be. The PFN certainly has a lot to teach us, politicians. We pray that the Lord will give this executive good success in Jesus name,” he said.

In acknowledgment of his stand and support for the Christian faith and exemplary service to humanity, the PFN conferred on the Vice President a special award of the Defender of Faith.

Accepting the award, the Vice President thanked the PFN for the recognition, noting that “there can be no more coveted preferment than that conferred by one’s brethren,” and adding in prayer that “you all will receive not just honour from men here on earth but in the end also from the Lord God Almighty, in Jesus name.”

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State also received the PFN award of the Defender of Faith at the event.

Aside from Bishop Wale Oke, who was elected as PFN President, Archbishop John Praise Daniel, the Presiding Archbishop of the Dominion Chapel International Churches was also elected Vice President.

The Vice President who had attended the Federal Executive Council meeting before traveling to Enugu yesterday, returned to Abuja last night.

Laolu Akande,

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,

Office of the Vice President. 4th March 2021.