The Anglican diocese of Ogbomoso has urged Nigerian politicians across all levels to end mal-administration, corruption, and prioritise the well-being of Nigerians over engaging in shameful and scandalous activities.
This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the third session of the sixth synod of Ogbomoso Anglican diocese, held at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Oke-Osuru, Ogbomoso between Wednesday, April 30 and Sunday May 4, 2025.
Themed, ‘What is that in your hand?’ the communiqué which was signed by Titus Babatunde Olayinka, bishop, Ogbomoso Anglican diocese, recognised that the theme resonates with the current conditions in Nigeria. “Despite being blessed with abundant human and natural resources, most citizens suffer from poverty.”
The Synod raised concerns about Nigeria’s economic and security challenges and questioned why none of the government-owned refineries are functioning when an individual has successfully built and is running a refinery in Nigeria.
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The Synod also encouraged Nigerians to make positive use of the blessings God has bestowed on them, fear God, and do His will. “Every gift from God is a potential that must be utilised properly in due time, otherwise, it may be lost.
“Whatever is held in one’s hand is a liability, but when given to God, it becomes a spiritual asset as seen in the life of Moses, leading to the freedom of the Israelites from their Egyptian oppressors, and to God’s glory,” Olayinka stated.
According to him, the Synod theme emphasised the idea that every individual created by God possesses something valuable in their hands that gives meaning to their life and the world around them. “Many people tend to focus on what they lack, comparing themselves to others and questioning why God has not blessed them in the same way.”
The Synod also urged the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde to extend the ongoing road constructions and maintenance efforts in the state capital to all local government areas in the State. It also expressed appreciation to the state government over its recent recruitment of some youth into the state’s Civil Service.
The programme commenced with the third edition of the Synod youth outreach, followed by revival, Holy Communion service, Bible study, goodwill messages, reading and launching of the Bishop’s Charge, plenary sessions and concluded with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
