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  • Ekiti Deputy Governor’s first day in office opens with prayers

    Ekiti State Deputy Governor Prof. Modupe Adelabu has urged workers to join the government in sustaining the pace of development.

    She said the Eight-Point Agenda of the Governor Kayode Fayemi administration was designed to better the lot of the masses.

    Mrs. Adelabu spoke yesterday in her office during a prayer session marking her resumption.

    She urged politicians to “drop bigotry and partisan politics” and support the government’s efforts to rebuild the state.

    Explaining that the welfare of workers was a priority of the administration, the deputy governor said: “Any administration that downplays the human factor cannot make any significant achievement.”

    She said the relationship between political appointees and civil servants is mutually beneficial and there should be no division.

    Mrs. Adelabu said: “We must be ready to work in synergy, love one another and be honest, as these are the prerequisites for attaining mutual corporate success.

    “I am not more Ekiti than any of us here. We should not demonise the political office holder or the office. The purpose is lost when the office comes between the occupant and its people.

    “The essence of the administration’s eight-point agenda is to remove barriers in governance and make the very needs of the people the basis of executive pronouncements and the legislations of lawmakers.

    “It has been our vow to govern Ekiti, not by pretence and deceit, but in truth and with purpose, dedication, focus and transparency. My appointment is divine and God, who ordained it, will surely work with me to make meaningful contributions to the success of the Fayemi administration.”

    The Vicar of the Emmanuel Anglican Cathedral, Okeesa, Ado-Ekiti, Rev. Francis Bankole, in his exhortation taken from Philippians 3:13–15, said: “People should not be deterred by past events. Rather, lessons from the past should be taken and applied as one presses forward to achieve a greater tomorrow.”

    He urged workers to support the deputy governor and pray for her success.

    The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Paul Omotoso, told Mrs. Adelabu that the ministry is under her supervision and assured her of the workers’ support.

    Speaking on behalf of political appointees and civil servants in the Office of the Deputy Governor, the Special Adviser in the office, Mr. Bamitale Oguntoyinbo, described the staff as competent, hardworking and trustworthy, adding that they were prepared to work with her.

  • One death too many: AGN calls for prayers

    One death too many: AGN calls for prayers

    President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ibinabo Fiberesima has called on Nigerian entertainers to seek God’s face following the seemingly endless loss of major industry players in recent times.

    She made the  call through a message sent out to her colleagues in the industry. Ibinabo stressed that “with the incessant deaths occurring in the entertainment industry this year, it is high time we put a stop to it by seeking God’s intervention.”

    The ex beauty queen maintained that “we (entertainers) must surrender our lives to almighty God irrespective of our religious beliefs.”

    “Lets come together and embark on prayers and commit our industry and practitioners to God. I implore well meaning Nigerian’s to join us irrespective of your status, age, believes and profession to pray. It is high time we save Nigeria, let’s save the entertainment industry because only God saves.” She added.

  • Obi calls for prayers

    Obi calls for prayers

    Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has said this year’s celebration offers Muslims another opportunity to re flect on their spiritual lives, pray for themselves, others and the nation.

    In a statement, Obi said: “As the celebration goes on, it reminds us to always reflect on the ideals of good living, which all religions preach; this abhors violence, but rather promotes peace and fraternity among men.

    “Most importantly, may this period remind us all to be faithful to the Almighty and live according to His dictates, especially in our world that has been gravely wounded by vices of all types.”

  • Sultan urges prayers

    Sultan urges prayers

    The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged intending pilgrims to pray for peace and unity of the country while in the holy land.

    He made the call in Sokoto at the beginning of training for Hajj officials from the 23 local government areas of the state.

    The training was organised by the Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko Foundation and the Islamic Development Forum, Sokoto State chapter.

    According to the Sultan: “They should also pray for themselves and the socio -economic prosperity of Nigeria.

    “Nigeria belongs to all of us and we should fervently pray for sustainable peace and unity.”

    Abubakar, who was represented by Alhaji Abdullahi Ahmed, said that Hajj was an important pillar of Islam which required those embarking on it to be knowledgeable of the rites.

    Alhaji Mukhtari Shagari, the state deputy governor said that the state government was fully committed to ensuring the success of this year’s Hajj.

    Shagari, who is also the leader of the state’s delegation for the 2012 Hajj, appealed to the intending pilgrims to be law abiding and protect the integrity of the state and Nigeria while in the holy land.