By Olayinka Latona

THE Diocesan Bishop of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Ephraim Ademowo has described President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retired) as a leader who will rescue the nation from its present challenges.

Ademowo made the statement while reading his presidential charge during the opening ceremonies of the Third Session of the 32 Synod of Diocese of Lagos at Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. The theme of this year’s event is: “The authority of the Scripture”.

Stressing his confidence in the coming administration, the bishop described Gen. Buhari as a trustworthy, forthright leader who will lead Nigeria forward and “take Nigerians out of the woods”.

He, however, reminded the president-elect that Nigerians look up to his administration for a better tomorrow, noting “Nigeria is a collective project which requires collective efforts to build and maintain. I trust that the incoming administration should as a matter of necessity and urgency address the issues of poverty, insecurity, unemployment, corruption. There should be improvement in socio-political and economic life of the citizenry”.

On corruption, the Diocesan Bishop advised the incoming administration to assemble men and women of transparency, integrity and accountability in their private and public transactions to make noble contribution for the nation.

The Bishop of Mainland Diocese, Prof. Adebayo Akinde also used the occasion to urge Christians to abide by the rules of the scripture, lamenting that most Christians compromise the word of God for their selfish interest.

Earlier during the celebration of God’s word, Ven. John Agboro urged Christians to live by the faith they profess and be committed to the word of God notwithstanding the challenges they are facing, noting that one of the ways to live a life that is pleasing to God is by reading, studying and meditating on the word of God.