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Aiyedatiwa Charges Workers to be More Dedicated to Duty

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By Isaac Afolabi

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has challenged civil servants in Ondo State to be more dedicated to their work to contribute meaningfully to the all-round development of the state.

Governor Aiyedatiwa gave the charge during the first Working Day Prayer Meeting which took place at the Governor’s office in Alagbaka, Akure.

He saluted the workers, union leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders for their cooperation as well as dedication to duty urging them to join him in fulfilling his electioneering promises to the people.

Earlier, the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philips had charged workers to be more proactive, and dedicated to duty and also justify the commitment of the state government to their welfare.

Admonishing the people, Reverend Funke Felix-Adejumo of the Agape Ministries, Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Ondo State, Bishop Joshua Opayinka and Pastor Michael Ogunbayode of Season of Life Ministries urged civil servants to be more passionate about their job and pray fervently for success in all ways.

The workers who dressed in beautiful attires danced to various worship songs led by gospel artists.

During the programme, prayers were offered for the peace and development of Ondo State and Nigeria in general.  Some of the dignitaries who graced the colourful occasion included the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, Speaker of Ondo State House Of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Olamide Oladiji, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, union leaders from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and Radio, Television, Art Theatre Worker Union Of Nigeria, RATTAWU, among others.

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2023 Poll: Shun vote buying, consider track records – PFN President

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The President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke says Nigerians should shun monetary inducement and vote their conscience in the 2023 general election.

Bishop Oke stated this during a sermon at the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Ibadan in celebration of the 62nd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria.

The PFN president noted that mortgaging votes by collecting money from politicians might not only be detrimental to the electorate but to the future of Nigerians in general.

He maintained that Nigerians should look beyond tribal and ethnic sentiment and vote for politicians with integrity and great track records, which is only possible through their permanent voter card, PVC.

Bishop Oke, who stressed that Nigeria has a great future ahead despite the myriads of challenges confronting it, urged the press to be alive to its responsibility as the fourth estate of the realm and steer the nation towards greatness.

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Revd. Ajetomobi Urges Nigerians to Consider Antecedents of Politicians

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Oyo State Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi has counselled Nigerians to vote for individuals with good antecedents rather than allowing party affiliations to influence their voting exercises.

Reverend Ajetomobi gave the advice while featuring on Straight Talk, an interview programme on Radio Nigeria’s Premier 93.5 FM.

 The cleric also cautioned against campaigns of calumny and violence before, during and after the general election, urging everyone to embrace idea-oriented campaigns

Speaking on the state of the nation, Reverend Ajetomobi said though the country has over the years been confronted with serious challenges, there was still hope for Nigeria.

The PFN chairman said he believed in the Nigerian project, expressing hope of restoration and a new Nigeria.

He explained that leadership had become a global challenge in all spheres of life, with many people lacking leadership discipline, ethics and vision.

Rev Ajetomobi suggested proper leadership training for every prospective leader, which he said should start from home, schools and religious gatherings.

The cleric, who identified poor upbringing, lack of value system and principles as well as wrong intent before marriage as some of the causes of domestic violence in marriage, counselled people not to abuse the marriage institution, pointing out that it was created by God for his glory

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PFN Consoles Adeboye over Son’s Death

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Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has described as tragic the demise of Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

In the PFN’s condolence message issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bishop Emmah Gospel Isong, the body lamented that the news of the death of the son of the Redeemed Church’s General Overseer, was shocking.

“Our heartfelt condolences to Baba and Mama Adeboye, and the entire members of the RCCG worldwide,  may the Lord uphold them” the Fellowship prayed.

The PFN further prayed that God would give the family and the church, the fortitude to bear the loss, stressing,” The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria under the able leadership of His Eminence, Bishop, Dr. Wale Oke, deeply mourns Pastor Dare Adeboye’s departure at such a tender age of 42. Let us Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving”(Col. 4:2 KJV)”

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Restiveness: Convoke Youth Summit, PFN Implores Buhari

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to convoke a national youth summit that will serve as an avenue of addressing some of the agitations and concerns of the youths in the country.

Already, the PFN, is evolving a mechanism towards empowering and giving political education to the youths through massive mobilization across the 774 local governments in the country.

 PFN President Bishop Francis Wale Oke, who made the call on Thursday, in a statement from his Media office, said the last year’s ENDSARS protest embarked upon by the youths across the nation, should serve as a wake up call for the government to find a way of mitigating the pressure they are going through.

“The youths of this country are in pains and agony; the system is not taking care of them and in their desperate bid to seek greener pastures, many of them are dying across the Atlantic Ocean while our young girls are serving as sex slaves across Europe”.

To this end, the cleric who is also the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Ibadan, urged President Buhari to organize a parley with the youth so as to stem the current restiveness prevalent amongst them.

“President Buhari should invite the youth to a round-table conference; sit with them, discuss with them.” he further counselled.

At the PFN level, Bishop said the youth in the country would be reached through one of the 7-points agenda of his administration as the body’s President tagged; Youths on Fire Agenda.

The PFN President said though the body was not for any party, it would however, mobilize its members to register and vote massively at the forthcoming 2023 election.

“At the 2023 elections, we shall show the bad political leaders, the way out. We are not partisan but we are for national development. We want to end politics of opportunism. At PFN, we shall use our numerical strength to deliver Nigeria. We are for good governance” He said

Meanwhile, Bishop Oke implored Nigerians to remain united, saying that in unity, the nation would progress; 

“If we continue the way we are now, this country will break apart. War does no one any good. We must strive to ensure that Nigeria remains indivisible through prayers and sincerity of purpose”

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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.

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Office of the Vice President. 4th March 2021.

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Oyo PFN Shares Palliatives to Members

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Oyo State Chapter, shared palliatives with her pastor members all over the state on Thursday 23rd April, 2020.

The commodities comprising of Rice, Beans and other edibles were channelled through the Provincial Chairmen to their respective local governments for onward distribution to pastors during this National lockdown which came about as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chairman, PFN, Oyo State, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi said it was a gesture conceived through the leading of God and the leadership of PFN is very grateful to those that made it happen.

Reverend Ajetomobi encouraged other leaders to find a way of helping and sharing with their other pastors at all levels as God helps them.

It would be recalled that the Oyo State PFN had earlier donated Personal Protective Equipment, PPE and N95 respirators to the Oyo State Task Force on Covid-19 as her contribution to stem the spread of Coronavirus disease in the state.

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Oyo PFN Donates PPE to Covid-19 Task force

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for frontline health workers in the state to the Oyo COVID-19 Task Force, in appreciation of the tireless efforts being exerted to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state.

The PFN led by its state chairman, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi, presented the Personal Protective Equipment comprising of N95 respirators and TYVEK suits to the task force at the parking lot of the Oyo State Ministry of Health.

Oyo PFN Chairman, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi (l) with Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. A.M Ayoola (r), during the presentation

Speaking during the presentation, Reverend Ajetomobi said while the PFN prays that God in his mercies will deliver the state and the nation from the pandemic, it is also important that every individual play their part in putting an end to the pandemic.

He lauded the task force for its efforts to ensure that the virus is curtailed in the state, he urged the people to abide by the standard regulations put in place to ensure the COVID-19 wave blows over quickly, adding that the earlier everyone plays a part, the faster the disease will be defeated.

Reverend Ajetomobi further urged well-meaning people and organisations in the state to do what they can to assist the task force in its activities and also spread the love at this period so that every member of the society can have an easier time while the COVID-19 battle lasts.

“It is our belief that organisations and individuals need to collaborate with the government for this battle to be quickly won. We need to help with our substance and our obedience so that the work of the task force will be easier. This is the time to come together and work towards combating this scourge; we need to be our brother’s keeper at this time and show love for mankind.

Most importantly, while we pray, let us also follow laid down guidelines of hygiene and maintain social distancing. Do not go wherever is not necessary at this period, it is a sacrifice we all have to make to save our world,” Rev. Ajetomobi stated, reiterating that the PFN will continue to support the government in the fight against the pandemic and in the service to humanity.

While receiving the items on behalf of the government, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr A. M Ayoola, commended the PFN for the donation which he promised would be used judiciously in the fight against coronavirus and in service to humanity. Dr Ayoola reiterated government’s determination to ensure that the pandemic is brought to its knees before it ravages the state.

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