Religion

Go Beyond Palliative Distribution, Cleric Urges Govt.

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By Rotimi Famakin

The Federal Government should go beyond palliative distribution to masses and urgently initiate other economic policy that would cushion the current economic challenges in the country.

Minister in charge of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Agbowo Assembly, Pastor Daniel Jimoh, gave the admonition while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan. 

The Cleric who explained that the palliative initiative cannot be condemned if the overall motive of the subsidy removal is achieved on the long run noted that the economic effects of the subsidy removal has become more unbearable.

Pastor Jimoh who said proper monitoring of the palliative implementation should be guaranteed, however, said alternative economic relief strategy such as inflation and commodities price control should be considered.

While encouraging government to ensure the nation’s refineries were urgently repaired so as to end the idea of importing fuel into the country, the GOFAMINT pastor appealed government to address pending issues with labour to avert looming industrial action.

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Religion

A New Nigeria Is Possible, Let’s Keep Hope Alive – Clerics

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As Nigeria marks its 61st anniversary today, some churches in Ibadan held special prayers for a turnaround in the country.

Our correspondent who monitored the situation around Ojoo area of Ibadan reports that the prayers centered on good governance, security, peace, economic stability, progress, and unity in the country.

At the Church of God Mission International, Ojoo, the pastor in charge of the church, Paul Jegede said the devil was not relenting in causing crises in the country, adding that hope should not be lost in the emergence of a better Nigeria which he said would manifest in the nearest future.

The story was the same at the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Ojoo where the church members converged to raise their voices in prayers to God for divine intervention in the economic and political stability of the country.

Pastor in charge of Region Eleven of the church, Ademola Akangbe, and the resident pastor of Agbowo Assembly of the church, Daniel Jimoh said it was the mandate of the church to pray for the nation during Independence Anniversary.

The pastors who urged Christians not to relent in their prayers for the nation’s leaders expressed optimism that the current challenges in the country would be a thing of the past.

At the Christ the Same Evangelical Ministry, Shasha, the church members prayed against the activities of evil men whom they said were frustrating the positive change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari.

General Overseer of the church, Reverend Abel Oyediran said the church would not cease in praying for the nation’s leaders until actual positive change materialized.

The cleric appealed to aggrieved groups in the country to work towards the unity of the country rather clamouring for division which he said would not yield meaningful results for the nation.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Fathers ought to be more involved in the upbringing of children – Pastor Afolabi

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A cleric, Pastor James Afolabi has called on fathers to be more committed to the wellbeing of their families.

Pastor Afolabi said this in Ibadan while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the commemoration of Father’s Day.

According to the cleric, the upbringing of children must always be a collective effort, in order to reduce the various social vices in the society.

Pastor Afolabi said fathers must ensure that their male children are raised not feel superior to the girl child.

Also speaking on Father’s Day, the Pastor in charge of Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Ademola Akangbe stressed the need for fathers to lead their families in the way of the Lord.

Radio Nigeria correspondents who went round some churches in Ibadan Metropolis reports that some wives and children presented gifts to their husbands and fathers in commemoration of the day.

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Security

Prioritize Welfare Of Security Agencies-Evangelist Richard Usenu

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Federal Government have been enjoined to prioritize the welfare of men of the Nigerian army and other security agencies in the country so as to end security crises bedeviling the development of the nation.

The Assistant General Evangelist, Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Evangelist Richard Usenu, gave the advice in an interview with Radio Nigeria.

The cleric explained that Nigeria possesses the resources and personnel to overcome the current security crises saying the promotion, allowances and adequate combat equipment must be provided to the security officers so as to perform optimally.

Evangelist Richard Usenu added further that Nigerian leaders must demonstrate sincere commitment to the nation’s security and desist from seeking foreign aids to solve its internal problem.

The cleric while encouraging Christians not to lose hope in the recovery of lost glory of their fatherland emphasized the need to embrace divine anointing for protection in all their endeavours.

Rotimi Famakin

Religion

2020: God has been merciful and gracious to Nigeria – Pastor Akande

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Governments at all level have been challenged to address the lingering security crises bedeviling the nation so as to realise the desired development.

The cleric in charge of Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Pastor Ademola Akangbe gave the charge while assessing the security condition of Nigeria in the outgoing year.

Pastor Akangbe lamented incessant kidnaps and killings in the country attributing it to lack of the fear of God by perpetrators, weak policy implementation and high unemployment rate.

The cleric who stressed the need for Christians to intensify prayers for divine intervention on the restoration of peace also urged government to do the needful to strengthen the nation’s security system.

Pastor Akangbe who said God had been kind and merciful to Nigeria for surviving hurdles of the outgoing year, however, expressed optimism that the nation’s security situation would doubtless become better.

Rotimi Famakin

Religion

Government needs to take security more seriously – Cleric

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Government at all level has been advised to intensify efforts to end security crises hampering the socio-economic development of Nigeria.

The Cleric-in-charge of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Agbowo Assembly, Ibadan, Pastor Akin Aro, gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the current spate of killings in the country.

Pastor Aro noted that the negative effects of COVID-19 should not be allowed to become compounded by insecurity, saying security of life and property remained fundamental to foreign investment drive in the country.

Pastor Aro who advised citizens to be security-conscious also encouraged government to ensure constant training of security personnel and equipping them adequately to meet current security issues and demands.

Speaking on the planned reopening of schools in the country, the cleric implored government to ensure sufficient provision of preventive kits to contain further spread of the disease.

Pastor Aro also advised school administrators to monitor compliance to various COVID-19 safety protocols.

Rotimi Famakin

Religion

Cleric Urges Government to Tackle Incessant Rape

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Governments have been advised to intensify efforts toward putting an end to incessant rape in the country.

The cleric in charge of Region Eleven of the Gospel Faith Mission International, GOFAMINT, Pastor Ademola Akangbe gave the advice while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the reasons behind rape cases in the country.

Pastor Akangbe who bemoaned the recent incidents of rape in the country explained that perpetrators lacked the fear of God saying government must not allow the trend to drag longer before nipping it in the bud.

The cleric said perpetrators of rape would not escape the bitter consequence of their actions unless they have a change of heart without delay.

While calling on Christians not to be discouraged by the current health crises in the world, Pastor Akangbe stressed the need for them to continue to pray for the restoration of peace in the country.

He also enjoined Christians to adhere strictly to precautionary measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Rotimi Famakin