Nigeria’s  challenges are surmountable – Aladekugbe

The Bishop of the Diocese of Ibadan North, The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt Rev Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, has given words of succour to Nigerians, assuring them that the present challenges facing the country will soon fade away.

The Bishop gave the admonition in his message during the opening ceremony of the 2nd session of the 9th Synod held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.

The cleric in a statement signed by the Diocesan Communicator, Comrade Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, assured the congregation and Nigerians in general that the present challenges facing the country such as insecurity of life and property, poverty, inflation, hunger, selfishness, corruption, hatred and injustice are seasonal and ephemeral that will soon disappear.

He urged religious leaders to lead by examples by de-emphasizing worldly materials but lay much emphasis on spiritual development, salvation and love for one another.

The invited guest Speaker who is Bishop of Ika diocese, Rt Rev. Godfrey Ekpenisi, in his synod opening sermon, asked the congregation about those on the Lord’s side.

According to him, features of not being at Lord’s side include lust for wealth, involvement in ritual activities, being crazy for fashion and nakedness, homosexuality, stating that to be on Lord’s side is to understand His work and salvation, belief in Holy scriptures and doing away with sins.

He then enjoined all to be born again, have faith in God, be spiritual, love, pray always and also engage in praise connections.

The synod is comprised of the Houses of Bishop, Clergy and Laity and meet to discuss and take decisions on issues affecting the diocese.

The Synod which started on Thursday 23rd of May will end with closing ceremony on Sunday, 26th May, 2024.