A STALWART of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and member of Lagos State Governor’s Advisory Council, Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, has stated that the removal of fuel subsidy is in Nigeria’s interest. He, therefore, appealed to all Nigerians to remain united and support President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to rebuild the nation’s economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Odunmbaku said this during a thanksgiving service for Tinubu at the City of Glory Celestial Church of Christ, Ojodu, Lagos. He said: “I want to appeal to all of us to bear with the current administration, as the government needs our prayers and support. I am assuring you that by the time the government begins to save money from the fuel subsidy and use it to revive our education, health facilities and other infrastructure, Nigeria would be great again. With Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigerians would witness a new dawn and there will be a rapid progress in the country.”

Meanwhile, the leadership of Asiwaju Interest Group, while bestowing award on Odunmbaku as the grand-patron, based on his pedigree and interest in the development of the country.

The convener, Hon. Kalejaiye Banjoko noted that the Cardinal who is a thoroughbred democrat is known for his tenacious defense of democracy and equally known to have combined his calling as a cleric with partisan politics. Banjoko went further to describe the Cardinal as a consummate politician and unrivalled grassroots mobiliser, who without doubt is a highly gifted cleric.

“Cardinal Odunmbaku deserves this award bestowed upon him today because he is a man who has been going about preaching the gospel of Christ with a deep sense of humility and responsibility, he is a passionate philanthropist who has extended his helping hands to a good number of Nigerians, little wonder he was giving a national award by the former president.”

He explained that the essence of the award was to appreciate his efforts in human capital development and political sagacity in Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole, stating that the cleric have impacted so much in people’s life.

The State coordinator of the group, Temitayo lge, stressed that the Cardinal have been building lives and impacting knowledge spiritually, politically and otherwise as he has distinguished himself among his peers, and also ensure in the victory of President Bola Ahmed.