10th November, 2010
The Lagos Island East chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to the striking doctors in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, to suspend the strike and resume duty for the benefit of poor and sick Lagosians.
Rev. Michael Akintola, chairman of the chapter made the appeal during a press conference on the association’s 19th year anniversary and presentation of awards for leadership excellence to some dignitaries in the country.
“It is better to jaw-jaw than war-war; we are appealing to them to go back to work for the sake those who cannot afford the services of private hospitals. They should forget whether they are being cheated or not. They please go back to save Lagosians from dying due to the strike,†the clergyman pleaded.
On the anniversary and presentation of awards, the Akintola said the association decide to use the opportunity to thank God and also honour some dignitaries who have in one way or the other impacted positively on the people.
Those to receive awards for leadership excellence include; Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie, General Oladipupo Diya, (Retd) the Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, Ondo State governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Professor Pat Utomi, Bar. Femi Falana, Yaqub Balogun, Rafiu Akanni Olohunwa, Mr. Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, Chairman, Lagos Island Local Government, and many others.
The event will hold on 13 November 2010, at the auditorium of Foursquare Gospel Church, Lagos Island.
—Paul Sanusi
