The governor, who gave the advice at the thanksgiving service for the third session of the fourth synod and investiture of diocesan distinguished fellows and royal fellows held at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Okun-Owa-Ijebu in Odogbolu Local Council, said it had become imperative for eligible Nigerians to get their voter’s cards so as not to be disenfranchised.
Abiodun, who lamented the challenges facing the nation, decried the prevalent social vices in the country, noting with dismay the situation where children in primary schools are now involved in cultism.
“Nigeria, no doubt, is facing a lot of challenges. Cultism has become the order of the day. Kidnapping has become the fastest way of making money. Our youths no longer want to work but I believe that with faith and hope in Christ, we will overcome our challenges,” the governor stated.
He, therefore, urged parents to pay attention to their children’s welfare and well-being.
saying: “As parents, we need to do our beats by guiding them in the right way. Let us ask questions when necessary and ensure that our children, who are our future, are led rightly.”
The governor, while calling on the people to join hands with the government in building the nation, urged the people to have hope and faith in God as these challenges are not insurmountable.
Meanwhile, Bishop of Irele/Ese-Odo Diocese, Ondo State, Rt. Rev. Joshua Oyinlola, who spoke on the theme of the synod titled, “Lift up your Eyes,” urged Nigerians not to sell their votes, but vote according to their conscience, saying that selling votes, amounts to mortgaging the children’s future.
The clergyman said it was time for the leaders to pay attention to the hardship being experienced by the citizens, charging Christians not to be blindfolded by the country’s challenges and lose sight of God’s glory.
The Diocesan Bishop, Ijebu South-West, Rt. Rev. Babatunde Ogunbanwo, in his remarks, lauded the state government for empowering the youths, saying: “We do not need youths who are thugs, but those who will be useful to themselves and the society.”
