From All Africa-
Most Rev. Peter Akinola, Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Saturday urged Nigeria's political leaders to work toward the reduction of poverty in the country. Akinola made the call in Ile-Ife during the interdenominational service held to commemorate the 80th birthday anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II.
He noted that Nigeria had abundant resources that could be harnessed and used to enhance the citizens' living standards, adding that the bane of the country was crass mismanagement, corruption and other forms of malfeasance."In the midst of abundance, Nigerians now use second-hand clothes, cars and other materials, as they cannot afford to purchase new products due to hardship," he said
Akinola, however, warned those in authority to exhibit the fear of God in their daily interactions and repent from their evil ways to avoid God's wrath.
The primate extolled the virtues of Sijuwade and urged him to move closer to God,
"You have accomplished your mission in life; if there is excess luggage, be it money, women, tradition or anything that can block your way to heaven, please let it go, shake it off, so that you can enjoy eternal life," Akinola said.
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