The Oyo State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has officially declared July 2, 2021, as a day of intercession against insecurity in Oyo State and the country.
This was part of the outcomes reached today, in the stakeholders meeting between the Oyo State government and the Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) in Oyo state.
During the meeting, the State Government represented by Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, and the Executive Assistant on Administration, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe. CAN agree to go spiritual, as CAN has vowed to hold a special praise, worship and prayer session to intercede for the State.
Remember that the State Government had met with Islamic and Traditional leaders in the State, who also agreed to work with the Government to end insecurity in the State.
The Commissioner who spoke during the meeting said that the State Government had resorted to seeking the intervention of religious stakeholders in the State, to forge a new front against insecurity in the State.
“In a bid to renew our efforts against insecurity, Oyo state has been working tirelessly against insecurity in recent times. We have purchased needed gadgets and vehicles for security agents in the State and we will do more”, he said.
“However, we can not do it alone, we need to change our strategies and work with you religious stakeholders in the state,” said Wasiu Olatunbosun at the meeting.
“We are meeting Christians and Christian body for a specific reason, which is to trigger a religious war against the devilish act of banditry, abduction and insecurity in the state”.
“This government seeks to secure the state from insecurity and we will do so regardless of the state of the nation,” said Olatunbosun.
“And as we redouble our efforts, we will never allow insecurity to divide us— this is why we have engaged representatives of all religion in the State: Christian, Muslim and traditional worshippers”.
Chairman, CAN, Oyo State chapter, Apostle (Col) Joshua Akinyemiju in his remark said the body in partnership with the Chaplain of the State Government house will commence a powerful intercession for the State.
“Yes, insecurity is not exclusive to Oyo State, but we believe as Christians, we will not give in. We will intensify our efforts to pull down the stronghold of the enemy”, he said.
The CAN Chairman however criticised those that propagated falsehood that the State Government has neglected Christian or Islamic bodies, rather seeking only traditional means.
“We are glad this meeting is coming up today. This strategy by the State Government is commendable and we thank the Government for inviting us”, he said.
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