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Stakeholders sets to brainstorm on fast tracking SDGs attainment in Nigeria

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The Value Clinic for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, a development partner, says it has identified channels to fast track  Nigeria’s  attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and following up with a roundtable meeting with government agencies, parastatals and private sector.

Chief Responsibility Officer of the organisation Babatunde Bamigboye disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Abuja on Monday.

Bamigboye said that a recent review of the SDGs activities by his firm had noted some bottlenecks and need to bring together stakeholders to  brainstorm on ways Nigeria would meet the 2030 target.

He said the discussion scheduled to hold in Abuja on Nov. 25 would address the gap observed in the country’s efforts towards attaining the 17 universal goals through the encouragement of mass participation of the public and private players.

He said,  “We acknowledge that most of the activities under the *SDGs* are driven by the exchange of value for value by citizens in their private businesses.

“Thus, a breakdown of value or cessation of value creation puts the drive for *SDGs* in jeopardy. This cessation may be caused by endemic challenges of fiscal justice or some human factors. If we don’t create value to achieve SDGs, we can’t earn the revenue to fund the SDGs as we ought.

” We are therefore bringing stakeholders together in a value clinic so that we can create a sustainable ecosystem of value creation.

“Nigeria needs to create a strategic and widespread ecosystem of value creation through the painstaking cooperation of  *both the public and the private establishments* if we are to meet the crucial targets,” Bamigboye said.

NAN reports that SDGs are designed by the United Nations and adopted by member states to address the challenges in food and water security, medical care, education, climate change, access to public services and peace building.

Bamigboye added that the meeting would witness the unveiling of a  a workbook titled: “Values Worbook for Peace and Sustainable Developments”, to guide activities of stakeholders and *citizens* on SDGs.

He said  participants scheduled to make inputs at the gathering were drawn from finance,  health, education, housing, agriculture, justice, water resources, security, digital economy and the media.

Others, according to him are: NYSC, SMEDAN, SDG  Office, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations, Federation of West Africa Chambers of commerce and Industry and organised labour.

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1,000 Prayer Warriors Storm Ilorin for Tinubu, Nation’s Deliverance

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In a dramatic show of faith and patriotism, over 1,000 fiery prayer warriors from across Nigeria will descend on Ilorin, Kwara State, this Saturday, lifting their voices in intense intercession for President Bola Tinubu’s success and Nigeria’s survival in the face of biting economic woes and mounting insecurity.

The spiritual siege, themed “Walking in Domini”, is the maiden convention of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), with its Kwara State Chairman, Evangelist Thomas Adeboye, vowing that “heaven will hear and respond to Nigeria’s cry.”

Aside from marathon prayers, the gathering will roll out free medical outreach to locals across Kwara’s LGAs, a gesture aimed at touching both body and soul.

Adeboye, lamenting Nigeria’s “troubling economic and security realities”, called for a nationwide prayer uprising, insisting that Tinubu has shown the will to revive the nation but needs massive divine backing to succeed.

“Banditry, a collapsing economy, and political tension demand we seek God’s face like never before,” he declared. “We will storm heaven for wisdom for the President and governors to steer Nigeria to safety.”

The convention will also feature awards to distinguished personalities, soul-lifting worship, fiery sermons, and unity-driven lectures—all capped with thunderous prayers for Nigeria’s redemption.

Adeboye urged the President to ensure every policy has “a human face,” stressing that Nigerians must not only endure but also enjoy the fruits of governance.

With the OAIC promising to reaffirm believers’ authority in Christ and rally spiritual boldness in the face of national challenges, Ilorin is set to become the epicentre of a powerful spiritual warfare for Nigeria’s destiny.

 

 

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Nigerian Anglicans Condemn Lesbian Archbishop of Wales, Deepening Global Anglican Rift

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…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.

 

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Anglican Church Urges Government To Prioritize Citizen Welfare

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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.

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