Nigerians have been called upon to make right choice politically, economically, marital and career wise in order to avoid regret in the future.
The Provost, Cathedral of St. Peter’s, Aremo, Ibadan,The Very Rev’d Samuel Kayode Olawoyin, made the call, during his sermon at the thanksgiving service by the women local conference of the church.
The cleric in a statement issued by the Diocesan Communicator, Comrade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, said some people choose to be rich while some choose to be poor depending on their determination , focus, belief and mind set.
According to him, in whatever situation we find ourselves, we should endeavour to our brother’s and sister’s keeper as fingers are not equal and should note that no condition is permanent.
The preacher quoting from Mark 14:7, said,” For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me.”
He enjoined the congregation especially the rich and influencial in the society to remember the poor in their midst by showing them love, mercy and assistance whenever the need arises.
The branch Chairperson, Dr. (Mrs.) Omolola Olawoyin, in her remarks, appreciated the unprecedented achievements of Governor Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde of Oyo State by taking the state to a greater height and for his love to indigenes and residents of the state.
She however appealed to him to ensure reduction in the prizes of food commodities by taking meaningful steps as done by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi and Ewi of Ado-Ekiti in their domains recently.
She prayed that the name Nigeria” neglect ” be called “Beulah”, meaning Loved nation, rejoicing with President Bola Tinubu for becoming the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria after struggles, supplications and expenses, while appreciating his efforts in improving the present difficult situations in the country.
“We urge you not to forget your electioneering campaigns in terms of provision of food security, quality education, adequate health facilities, infrastructural facilities, easy transportation and security of life and prosperity among others as against what we are witnessing today especially incensant fuel pump price increase on daily basis, increase in the price of food items and insecurity among others
“It is high time President Bola Tinubu should retrace his steps and do away with policies contributing to the hardship been experienced presently, we are hungry, suffering and in distress. I urge him to assemble intelligent people and technocrats to assist him to move Nigeria forward”, she said.
The theme for the conference was taken from 1st Samuel 1:19, ‘And the Lord remembered me.”
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