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SANWO-OLU COMMISSIONS DSS OFFICE IN ALIMOSHO
•APC leaders drum support for Tinubu presidency, Lagos Governor’s re-election
•Charge electorate on collection of PVCs
In line with his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property of Lagos residents as articulated in the Security and Governance pillar of the T.H.E.M.E.S. development agenda, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned and handed over a building to the Department of State Service (DSS) in Alimosho area of the State.
Speaking during the commissioning of the DSS building project in Alimosho, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the ultimate goal of his administration remains that Lagos State becomes one of the top places on the African continent to live, work and invest.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, said one of the sincere assurances of the administration to the good people of Lagos is to work assiduously to create the right environment in which security and safety of lives and property are guaranteed.
He said the DSS building, which the Lagos State Government built to provide conducive office accommodation, is equipped with necessary furniture and facilities, which include Remand rooms, Kitchenettes, Registry, Conference Room and two and one-bedroom en-suite living quarters.
“This administration has been working closely with security agencies in the state in our firm resolve to raise the bar of governance which includes ensuring a well secured and safe environment for investment and other socio-economic activities to thrive. We strongly believe that investment in security must be prioritised because security and welfare of the people remain the primary duty of any government,” he said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also urged the people of Alimosho and all Lagosians in general, especially the youth to shun crime, cooperate with security agencies and work together to achieve a common aim, because security is a collective responsibility.
Speaking earlier, the Lagos State Command Director of DSS who was represented by a Deputy Director (Administration), Adebisi Akinloye, commended the Lagos State Government for the commissioned building and assured that it would be adequately utilised and properly maintained.
She said the Lagos State Government has been of immense support to the Service in fulfilling its statutory mandate. She commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his exemplary leadership as the Chief Security Officer of Lagos State, noting that the Governor has left no stone unturned in ensuring peace and security in Lagos.
Akinloye, who also appreciated the Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde for his resolve to always promote the course of the Service being a product of the Service himself, said the Lagos State Government’s gesture to DSS would be reciprocated with hard work and dedication to preserving the relative peace and security of the State.
In his address, the Chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, Hon. Jelili Sulaimon, said the singular effort by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration to construct a building for DSS in the council is a clear testimony of a government that is ready to address the challenges of security.
Sulaimon said the victory of Governor Sanwo-Olu in the just concluded Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) primary is an indication of his acceptance by the leadership of the party and the good people of Lagos State and attestation of the Governor’s kind-heartedness, humility and hard work.
“With just three years, you have been able to touch every local government with monumental projects, one of which we have come to commission here today. The electorate in Alimosho Local Government and the five Local Council Development Areas home and abroad, with our full chest, say it loud and clear that your second term project has been adopted as our collective baby. Wherever you go, we also go with you,” he said.
Also speaking, Lagos State APC chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi; Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Alimosho I Constituency, Hon. Bisi Yusuf and traditional rulers, among other speakers, drummed support for the election of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s next president and the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 general elections.
They also charged all electorate, especially those of voting age, to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for them to participate actively in next year’s polls.
…Church leaders accuse Welsh counterparts of “spiritual decadence” and “abandonment of faith”
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has issued a forceful condemnation of the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. The move is the latest in a series of developments that have deepened divisions within the global Anglican Communion over sexuality and doctrine.
In a statement from Primate The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church denounced the election as a “serious departure from biblical teaching” and a sign of “spiritual decadence” and “an outright abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints.”
Archbishop Ndukuba warned that Bishop Vann’s elevation compromises the Anglican Church’s global mission and could obstruct evangelism. He compared the situation to the controversial tenure of Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, who also faced intense criticism from conservative Anglicans for her progressive views.
The Primate accused Bishop Vann of being complicit in the “ongoing crisis” around same-sex issues, stating that the election is a “clear revelation that many who claim to be members of the body of Christ cannot endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
The Church of Nigeria called on Anglicans worldwide to reject “rebels” and “apostates” and to instead support conservative bodies like the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).
“The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) condemns, unequivocally rejects, and will not recognize the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales,” Ndukuba declared. He concluded with a solemn warning that without repentance, the Church in Wales risks losing “complete relevance” and its leaders will face judgment.
The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
During a recent church service in Abuja, Ndukuba noted that many Nigerians are struggling with challenges brought on by the global economic downturn. He urged state and local governments to implement new initiatives to lessen the impact on their communities.
The Primate also stressed that the federal government must effectively monitor its programs to ensure that Nigerians fully benefit from the nation’s democratic gains. He argued that if the current administration can effectively tackle corruption, the country would significantly benefit from the economic policies of President Tinubu’s government.
Ndukuba concluded by asking the congregation to continue praying for those in authority, remain committed to national unity, and show love and support for the less privileged. He also tasked the newly inducted members of the Church Mothers’ Guild with aggressively spreading the gospel.
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has expressed deep concern about the current situation in Nigeria.
Enenche stated that the nation is under an evil spell due to the economic hardship affecting the country. He described Nigeria as being covered by a “blanket of sorcery and darkness,” leading many citizens to endure poverty and hardship in silence.
“There’s a blanket of sorcery and darkness over this nation—an evil spell making people tolerate what should provoke outrage,” he wrote.
In a post on his official X account on Thursday, the cleric highlighted the economic struggles faced by many Nigerians, noting that an increasing number of church members now line up after services not for spiritual counselling or prayer, but to help with basic needs such as rent, school fees, food, and medical bills.
“People are suffering. Pastors are exhausted. Members now queue after service not for prayer, but for assistance,” he lamented.
He also criticised political leaders for their insensitivity and failure to address the dire situation across the country.
“Yet, the leaders act as though nothing is wrong. This is not normal—it is witchcraft. It is a spell of patience in captivity, leading to a demonic tolerance of suffering.”
Calling for divine intervention, Enenche declared, “Let every evil spell over this land be broken! Let those misruling with arrogance and mocking the people’s pain face divine judgment. They shall not see the celebration of their wickedness.”
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