By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev Williams Aladekugbe on Wednesday, charged Nigerian leaders to allow the country to move forward by shunning social vices retarding the nation’s progress.
Speaking shortly after the Diamond Jubilee celebration of his 60th birthday at Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, Rt Rev Aladekugbe said in doing this, it is the time for the leaders to make fear of God and righteousness their watch words.
Rt Rev Aladekugbe maintained that the leaders, be it political, economic, financial, academic labour, security and the host of others should lead with the fear of God and righteousness.
The Ibadan Diocesan Bishop noted that the present predicament in the country is as a result of bad leadership and followership due to lack of conscience and belief in God, adding that Nigerians to stop murmuring but instead play their roles by being law abiding citizens, render their civic duties and pray for our leaders for our country to bounce back.
The Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria, Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba in his congratulatory message said Bishop Aladekugbe throughout his years of ministry and episcopate has been a guiding light and a source of inspiration to many, his commitment to spreading the gospel and nurturing the faith of others is commendable.
“We celebrate not only your achievements but also the wonderful person you are:-a compassionate shepherd, a wise leader and a cherished friend to all who know you”, he said.
Most Rev Ndukuba added, ” Your impacts on the lives you’ve touched resonates deeply and will continue to bear fruit for years to come.”
Also, Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Rev’d Joseph Akinfenwa in his sermon tasked both the political and religious leaders in Nigeria to be accommodating, tolerant and humble as no condition is permanent.
