Nigeria @ 59: Kwara CAN expresses concern over country’s woes

Stories by Joke Adeniyi-Jackson

The Chairman of the State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Evangelist Timothy Opoola has prayed God  would deliver the nation from all its challenges.
Evangelist Opoola who is a Professor of Mathematics stated this in  his address at the   59th Independence anniversary  service held at Saint John African Church, Maraba, Ilorin, yesterday.
The CAN chairman therefore pledged the support of the Christian Community to government at all levels for the development of the nation.
In his message, the Bishop of Saint John African Church, Maraba, Ilorin, Right Reverend Felix Folarin Ogunmodede, urged  the government to hit the ground running for the benefit of the people.
The Bishop called on the government to fulfil its electioneering campaign promises to the people and rule with the fear of God.
The Cleric also advised the  government advised it to be fair and appoint youth into its cabinet.
He challenged the Federal  Government to address the various rot in the Country particularly corruption and illegally acquisition of wealth among others.
Reverend Ogunmodede urged the President Buhari led  government to find lasting solutions to the security challenges affecting the nation especially the farmers/herdsmen crisis and kidnapping.
The Bishop noted that the security of lives and property of Nigerians should be given priority attention.
He called on the people to continue to pray for those in authorities and contribute their quota to the development and progress of the nation.
Earlier in his address of welcome, the Secretary of the State CAN, Reverend Idowu Ibitoye thanked God for the natural resources that Nigeria is endowed with.
“We have lots of reasons to celebrate because God had been faithful to our dear nation, Nigeria as the largest, most populous country in Africa, with divers cultural heritage, blessed with both human and material resources, Nigeria is endowed with good atmospheric condition, Nigerian citizens are doing exploits in all walks of life around the globe. For these reasons, we need to give thanks to our God”.
The third scriptural reading was read by the state Deputy Governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi taken from Psalm 126.1-6, while  the Head of Service, Mrs Dupe Oluwole and the State Commissioner of Police, Kayode Egbetokun had earlier taken the first and Second reading.
Special prayer were offered for the leaders, the state and the Nation.
The 59 Independence Anniversary Celebration Church Service was attended  by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Tokunbo Alabi, Deputy House Leader, Mr John Olanreawju Bello and his wife, members of the State Security Council, Permanent Secretaries and the Executive Chairman nominee of the State Internal Revenue Service, Mrs Folashade Omoniyi.