6th June, 2011
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called for a review of the National Youth Service Corps scheme in order to protect the lives of young Nigerians and save them from senseless killings.
Making this call at the end of the 3rd council meeting of the Ijesa North Missionary Diocese at St. Peter’s Church, Okenisa Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State, the Anglican clerics condemned the widespread post election violence in some parts of the country and prayed that God will Condole all those who lost their loved ones in the crisis, especially members of the NYSC who were cruelly murdered.
In their communique signed by Reverend Titus Fajemirokun, the diocesan bishop, the clerics commended Professor Attahiru Jega and members of INEC for conducting the April general elections creditably.
They saluted the courage of President Goodluck Jonathan in appointing a credible team to organise the election.
The council also Congratulated Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on his assumption of office as the Governor of Osun State and urged him and his deputy, Mrs. Titilayo Tomori, to see themselves as God’s ambassadors in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of Osun State.
The council also noted the marginal improvement in power delivery nationwide and urged the Federal Government to deploy the necessary political will to ensure stable electricity supply nationwide.