Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan
The Bishop, Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Williams Aladekugbe, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu, to make good his electioneering promises of making life better for the people of the country.
This is just as he enjoined Nigerians to adopt cost-cutting measures as a way of addressing the current economic challenges in the country.
The cleric, while addressing journalists during a press conference on activities to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Diocese, said now is the time for the president to walk the talk of letting Nigerians know that he means business of turning Nigeria around positively, stating that Nigerians are hurting under the policies introduced by the government.
He said the government must lead by example in tightening its belt by cutting wasteful spending that does not add any value to Nigerians, lamenting that the recent journey to Dubai for COP28 with 442 delegates sponsored by the Federal Government is uncalled for.
According to him, “Government must be sincere with the people and cut down expenses, be considerate in its policies, actions and decisions by doing what its officials preach.
“Frivolous spending should be avoided. Our appeal to Mr. President is that he should fulfil his campaign promises to us. He told us to put our mind to rest that everything will be fine. We are waiting and optimistic and they should not take us for granted. Our government at all levels and political leaders must put the people first in their actions.”
On activities to mark the 25th anniversary, Bishop Aladekugbe who was enthroned barely a year ago and translated to Ibadan North Diocese, said a whole lot had been achieved since the Diocese was inaugurated on December 14, 1998, stating that the Diocese has been contributing to the socio-economic development of the state through empowering of clergies, women, youths and less privileged through employment as well as payment of taxes to government coffers.
He added that other programmes outlined for the weeklong celebration which run from last Sunday to next Sunday include three-day open air crusade, community hymn singing, women day, awards to eminent personalities, both living and dead, investiture of Fellow of the Diocese with thanksgiving service to peak the event on Sunday.
The cleric, who is the second to occupy the seat since the Diocese was inaugurated, said the Diocese in the last 25years had grown in leaps and bounds with about 260 churches, over a hundred priests who have been up and doing in training and teaching people in doing what is right in the state.
