Okays Tinubu’s presidential aspiration too

By Olasunkanmi Akoni

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Lagos State chapter, Rt. Reverend Stephen Adegbite, has urged Lagos residents to support the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term in retaining the governorship seat in 2023 poll.

This came as Governor Sanwo-Olu, expressed his administration’s commitment to rendering quality service to God and humanity, as well as making life better for the residents.

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The duo spoke on Saturday at the 2022 Inter-Denominational Divine Service, organised by the Lagos chapter of CAN, held at The Apostolic Church, LAWNA, Territorial Headquarters, Ketu, with the theme: “Choose You This Day Whom You Will Serve “

CAN, the Christian body at the event was unequivocal in its endorsement of the Governor for a second term, as it described the Sanwo-Olu administration as one that is “consciously pragmatic and proactive.”

Christian leaders from all denominations in the membership of CAN in Lagos were present at the event.

Sanwo-Olu, in his address, expressed the faith that the CAN endorsement came on the heels of the group’s dispassionate assessment of his administration’s achievements. 

The governor said his purpose in government is to offer his physical strength and intellect to uplift welfare of the people, stressing that “no service will be greater and pleasing to God than serving mankind.”

According to Sanwo-Olu; “Our covenant with God is to serve the people and give in our best ability in the period we have been chosen to serve. Indeed, we appreciate the support and prayers of the Christian body. 

“For me, it is not just to listen to the commendations passed on me by CAN and believe we have done it all. What is important is how well we have served the people and improved their conditions using our office. We still have a lot to achieve, just as we have delivered visible projects across the sectors of our economy. 

“Our administration’s development agenda was designed with the objective to ease the pain of the masses. 

“For as long as God continue to give us the strength, our government will continue to serve the people. We will continue to deliver what will make life a lot better than what it is today.”

He acknowledged the CAN and its leadership for taking the body to another level, adding: “We thank God for what He is doing in Lagos State. There’s every reason to thank God, for the CAN members, their prayers and words of encouragement.”

Sanwo-Olu said that the unity existing in Lagos State makes it a useful platform to propagate the gospel.

Earlier, the CAN chairman noted that the Governor, in his administrative style, has sustained and built on the culture of excellent governance bequeathed to the public sector in the State by  his predecessors, especially the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Leader, Bola Tinubu. 

Adegbite, who described Sanwo-Olu as “a child of God”, said the Governor’s programmes and projects had been felt across all sectors, adding that the Governor had been delivering on his administration’s development blueprint with fear of God. 

He said: “Sanwo-Olu is a child of God and when you have a child of God at the helm of affairs, all you get is excellent results. The blind can see the developments going on in Lagos and the determination of the Governor to consolidate on the THEMES Agenda. The Governor has been wonderful and we are seeing progress across all sectors. 

“Given the Governor’s outstanding performance, the Body of Christ in Lagos State is saying unequivocally that one good turn deserves another. Since we do not change a winning team, let us all pray and support this performing, pragmatic, wonderful, ever-consciously proactive, people-oriented and God-fearing Government to continue for a second term.” 

Adegbite commended the Governor and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for upholding synergy and harmony in administering the affairs of the state. 

He also praised the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and wife of the Deputy Governor for supporting their husbands with various projects. 

Adegbite, also gave a tacit endorsement of the presidential ambition of Tinubu, saying the country would be in for a new and better country if Tinubu was allowed to have a shot at the presidency and replicate Lagos progress at the national level. 

“We all know there is a bigger project being pursued in Lagos State at the national level and if we see a replication of what is happening in Lagos at the national level, definitely Nigeria would be a better place for all to dwell in,” he said. 

Adegite, however said that it’s part of parents’ responsibility to prepare the youths to serve the Lord and the nation wholeheartedly.

He said that residents must be prepared to serve God, adding: “We must do all we can to build for God.”