December 03, (THEWILL) – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the role of spiritual leaders in the quest of solving the array of Nigeria’s challenges as indispensable and of great importance, urging them to be patriotic and selfless.
The governor stated this during the induction service of the 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President, Pastor (Dr) Gabriel Okpako Uyeh and the 2nd LAWNA Territorial Vice Chairman, Pastor David Ajibade, at the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, LAWNA Territory, Lagos State.
Abiodun highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve the country’s economy and emphasised the church’s significant role in this endeavour.
He called on the new chairman and vice chairman of the church to serve God and also look after the church under their care.
Governor Abiodun, who was represented by his Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabimtan, disclosed that the appointment of the two men of God was a testament to their unwavering faith, dedication and commitment to the principles and practices of the church.
Abiodun called on everyone to renew their dedication and commitment to the work of God, calling on members of the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, LAWNA Territory, Lagos State, to support and cooperate with the new leadership of the church.
In his address, the newly inducted 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President, Pastor (Dr) Uyeh, while thanking God for the opportunity to serve the church in his capacity, opined that he would continue to submit to the will of the Almighty God at all times.
AYO ESAN, has been actively reporting and analyzing political events for different newspapers for over 18 years. He has also successfully covered national and state elections in Nigeria since the inception of this democracy in 1999.
