Task of rebuilding Nigeria should be a collective effort – Cleric

The Anglican Diocesan Cleric of Lagos West, the right Reverend Dr. James Odedeji, says the task of rebuilding Nigeria is an aggregate duty which ought not to be left in the hands of government officials alone.
He stated this on Monday while unveiling plans by the Diocese to organized a public debate for governorship candidates in Lagos state.
“While we continue to pray for peace, progress and development of Nigeria generally, and this state in particular, we also have a duty to watch and serve as light to others.

According to the Cleric, the special divinely-ordained and directed debate for the governorship candidates of political parties participating in the 2nd March, 2019 election in the state fixed of 14th of January, 2019, is part of the Diocese contribution to good governance in the state, and the country in general.
Bishop Odedeji stated that about 10 political parties, including the PDP, APC, SDP, ADC have indicated interest to participate in the debate, adding that others are likely to indicate interest before the deadline set by the planning committee.
“We do not want our people, all residents and voters in the state to act in ignorance since the consequence could be catastrophic.
We expect the candidates to tell all Lagosians their plans on social services, taxation, the economy, tackling corruption, among other things they will do for the state if elected,” Bishop Odedeji said.

 While reiterating that the Diocese is organizing the debate without any support from any quarters and have never solicited for nor received any form of financing or logistics, Bishop Odedeji said it is solely funded by the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, in collaboration with Dioceses of Lagos, Badagry and Lagos Mainland.
“Towards ensuring that the debate retains its integrity, we have invited the organized private sector, other Christians and other religious bodies to witness the debate. The panel is made up of media practitioners both in electronic and print media,” he said.

The Cleric also said the Diocese has set up an Election Mobilization, Sensitization and Observation committee under the leadership of Ven. Gbenga Oniye with the task of sensitizing and mobilizing all members of the Diocese on the need to exercise their civic right during the election period.
He further said while the committee has been working tirelessly towards ensuring that people vote, about 150 well trained observers, also from the Diocese will be sent by the church to observe the 2019 elections and report formally.

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