Governance
By Sunday John
Lafia, June 23, 2024 (NAN) Rev. Godwin Robinson, Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Diocese of Lafia, has called on Nigerian leaders to provide good governance that would propel steady growth and development in the nation.
The Bishop, who decried the spate of insecurity and hunger in the nation, made the call during the 2024 Synod of the church, on Sunday in Lafia.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-day annual event had brought together leaders of the church to brainstorm, reflect and review its activities as well as the affairs of the nation in general.
The event also provided opportunity for leaders of the Church to pray for God’s intervention toward enhancing the spiritual stability and prosperity of Nigeria.
Robinson called on the politicians to privide purposeful leadership that would restore the dashed confidence and hope of the people.
”The political class must focus on introducing policies and programmes that will bridge the widening gap between the rich and the poor.
”The essence of leadership is not just to amass wealth, but an opportunity to render selfless service to improve the living conditions of the people,”he said
The Bishop, however, called on Nigerians to be prayerful and should not lose faith in God, in spite of the current challenges.
Speaking at the event, Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, represented by his Deputy, Dr Emmanuel Akabe, said the citizens had greater roles to play in ensuring good governance.
The governor noted that given the unrelenting support of the church, the state government would continue to provide people-driven policies that would stimulate growth and development in the state.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng).
SDJ/AZA
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Edited by Polycarp Auta
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