Religion

Declare 3 days national fast – Akinfenwa Tells Govt

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…. As the Church of Nigeria, Ibadan Anglican Diocese welcomes Advent Season

By Olutola Daramola

Members of the Church of Nigeria, Ibadan Anglican Diocese joyfully welcomed the season of Advent, which is the beginning of another Christian Calendar.

This significant period also reminds Christians of the second coming of Jesus Christ and heralds Christmas Celebrations.

The Advent Carol of Nine Lessons and Songs held at All Souls’ Church, Bodija Ibadan was also broadcast live on Radio Nigeria Premier FM.

The service started with a procession of the Diocesan Choir and clergy who were decked in purple and white robes respectively, holding candles. Members of the congregation were not left out as they also held candles which symbolize Jesus Christ as the light of the world.

In his sermon, the Diocesan, the Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa emphasized the need for Christians to be ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ, noting that the signs predicted in the Bible are evident and call for watchfulness.

On the State of the Nation, the Most Reverend Akinfenwa called on the Government to declare three days of national fast to seek the face of God concerning the nation’s challenges, especially as it affects the economy at a time like this.

 The Junior Choir of Saint Paul’s Church, Oke-Bola comprising little children caused a stir in the congregation with their brilliant choral performance.

Different groups such as the Women’s Organizations, the Diocesan Choir and the Clergy equally made presentations during the service.

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Corruption: Most Reverend Fape Calls for Decisive Actions

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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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Most Rev. Okubadejo Wants Ban on Religious Activities Lifted, Urges Employers not to Lay off Workers

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Arch Bishop, Ibadan Province, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Segun Okunbadejo has called on the government  to lift ban on religious activities to enable faithful to seek the face of the lord to end coronavirus infection.

He made the call while speaking with news men in Ibadan over the prevalence of the deadly virus world over and subsequent ban on religious activities.

“We have been praying in our different houses, we need to come together to pray and that is why we are telling the government that the lockdown should be stopped at this point to allow people to come together and seek the face of the Lord in prayers and turn away from iniquities. This is what everyone should do all over the world. Allow Christians, Muslims and traditionalists to go and seek the face of whatever God they believe in”, Okunbadejo stated.

The Most Reverend Okunbadejo who is also Bishop Ibadan North Diocese noted that the disease was not manmade but the evidence that God was angry with mankind hence the need for fervent prayers.

“We are very sinful, this world is very sinful, you can imagine a father having carnal knowledge of his biological children, this is unthinkable. We talk about gayism, lesbianism and those people sleeping with animals. All these including murders and other crimes are all over the place. Countries of the world are busy stock piling arsenals and nuclear weapons to fight one another and God is saying you are doing things in your own way I will checkmate you. I want to believe that’s why God allowed corona virus “he said.

The cleric also used the occasion to implore employers of labor not to lay off workers because of the economic hardship experienced due to the pandemic but work out human friendly modalities to sustain workers during and after the pandemic.

The Most Reverend Okunbadejo equally expressed worry on alleged influx of foreigners into the southwestern states, calling on the government to beef up security to check any potential threat.

“We thought those coming to the South are Almajiris trying to make ends meet, only to discover that it was not so because of various discoveries. They are covered under Tomatoes, vegetables etc . These are grown up men who do not speak any other language than Hausa and some other languages that people don’t understand. This means they are not even from the North”, The Arch Bishop added.

He advocated the need to adequately empower Amotekun corps to strengthen security in the Southwest.

 Arch Bishop Okunbadejo also lauded Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for steering the affairs of the state aright since inception about a year ago.

Adedayo Adelowo