The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, charged Nigerians to keep praying for the country in order to address present challenges.
The governor gave the charge during a special thanksgiving service to commemorate Nigeria’s 61st independence anniversary held at the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.
He said all hope is not lost despite the myriad of challenges facing the country.
Makinde, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, urged residents of the state to continue supporting and praying for government to succeed in its avowed determination to uplift the state.
In his sermon, the Provost of the Cathedral of St.Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, Very Revd. Adewale Adebiyi, urged leaders in the country to rule with absolute fear of God.
He maintained that Nigerian leaders should continue to live and lead in accordance with “God’s injunctions.”
He also admonished leaders to uphold justice and fairness on all issues.
According to him, Nigerian leaders and followers must be pious, fearless, patriotic and courageous in their day to day activities.
