From Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin
Diocese of the Igbomina West Anglican Communion, Irepodun, Kwara State has enjoined Christians “not to sit on the fence or fold their arms but to actively participate in politics.”
It also urged Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq not to marginalise Christians in the composition of the State Executive Council.
Speaking with reporters as part of activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Igbomina West Diocese, Diocesan Bishop of St. James Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Iludun-Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area, Rev Jide Adebayo, said the church had adopted over 20 university, secondary and primary school students in its Adopt-a-Child programme.
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He said that several millions of naira had been spent on the scheme, adding that beneficiaries of the scheme were drawn from both public and private institutions.
Rev. Adebayo said the programme, launched in 2016, had enabled the mission partners to adopt a child and train him or her without knowing the child.
He added that the diocese had been able to provide affordable education and to offer scholarships to indigent but brilliant students at all levels.
The cleric, who said the church was committed to missionary outreaches, discipleship and evangelism, added: “Together with the women’s and girls’ organisations, we embark on medical outreaches in markets throughout the diocese as a means of evangelism.”
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