Ahead of the 2023 general election, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged clerics especially Christian leaders to educate the people on the importance of shunning electoral violence and other acts that are inimical to democracy.
“I wish to covet even more prayers from you especially as we move towards the general election next year. I also implore us to use our pulpits and influence to enlighten members of various congregation about the importance of taking part in the electoral process – assessing the various candidates and their manifestos, going out to vote for credible and competent leaders, and holding to account all those in authority.
Speaking on the theme of the conference, ‘Greater Nigeria: A New Dawn, Revival and Transformation’, Sanwo-Olu said the theme “is very significant and timely for a nation like Nigeria that is destined for true greatness and that must continue to press forward in the face of many obstacles, towards that unshakeable greatness”.
“Isaiah Chapter 43 and Verse 19 tells us: ‘Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth: shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.’ This is the promise of God for us and our nation. However, before we can enjoy the manifestation of this newness, we must be completely revived and transformed; fully rededicated as agents of change for a greater Nigeria.
He also assured the congregation and the people of the state that he will continue to use his office for the benefits of mankind, adding that he will continue to deliver dividends of democracy to residents of the state in line with the THEMES developmental agenda.
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