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Archbishop John Osa-Oni Speaks on Nigeria’s Challenges and lthe Way Forward as the Nation Celebrates 64 Years of Independence

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*Archbishop John Osa-Oni Speaks on Nigeria’s Challenges and lthe Way Forward as the Nation Celebrates 64 Years of Independence*

As Nigeria mark her 64th Independence anniversary on October 1st, Archbishop John Osa-Oni of Vineyard Christian Ministries Inc. engaged with journalists to share his thoughts on the state of the nation, its challenges, and the road ahead.

 

Archbishop John Osa-Oni Speaks on Nigeria's Challenges and lthe Way Forward as the Nation Celebrates 64 Years of Independence

Addressing Nigeria’s security issues, Archbishop Osa-Oni noted that the current security challenges are not the fault of the present administration but were inherited. He expressed optimism, stating, “Things are getting better. There is no greatness that comes easily, but only from the Master. Nigeria has made progress, and we must be honest about that. We were once engulfed in significant security threats in 1999, but look at the development today. What we desire most is freedom.”

Reflecting on his experiences during Nigeria’s political transitions, he acknowledged the personal advantages he had during the military regime but stressed the progress brought by democracy. “The military regime favored me, but I cannot compare it to anything. During Abdulsalami’s time, a few people were benefiting, but democracy has brought about broader prosperity, even though we haven’t fully achieved the true democracy seen in the Western world,” he remarked. He also advocated for a return to regional government, stating, “Though there was oppression in those days, it wasn’t entirely bad.”

However, Archbishop Osa-Oni expressed concerns about the idea of state police, fearing its potential misuse. “State police could be dangerous. It may be used against the people, and that is my fear,” he said.

Reflecting on his long journey in ministry, which began on February 13, 1972, the Archbishop shared his gratitude for mentors like Archbishop Benson Idahosa and Reverend Tunde Joda, who significantly impacted his life. “When we started in ministry, it wasn’t about money. We were driven by the desire to preach the truth. I remember being at Word of Faith Church, where we preached the truth as it should be,” he shared.

On the topic of governance, Archbishop Osa-Oni emphasized the importance of freedom, stating, “Our freedom cannot be equated to slavery under colonial masters. While some claim we are still submitting our resources to foreign powers, I believe we are better off as a free nation.” He advised against violent protests, highlighting that they often lead to the destruction of lives and property. Instead, he suggested that labor unions and trade organizations should engage the government on behalf of the people. “Dialogue, not destruction, is the way forward,” he added.

Touching on the role of religious leaders in governance, the Archbishop expressed concern about the diminishing advisory role of the church. “Many church leaders are now involved in the government, making it difficult for them to offer sound advice. True governance requires separation from political involvement,” he stated.

Archbishop Osa-Oni also criticized the lack of continuity in governance, pointing out how successive administrations often abandon the programs of their predecessors. “I remember Operation Feed the Nation and Ebenezer Obey’s song about it. What happened after that? Each dispensation discontinues the former government’s programs, and it’s a terrible situation. They all rely on petroleum, which shouldn’t be our sole focus,” he lamented.

Despite the challenges, Archbishop Osa-Oni urged Nigerians to celebrate the country’s achievements. He praised the role of religion in uplifting society, citing Vineyard Christian Ministries’ outreach programs, including free medical services and surgeries for the underprivileged. “We are grateful for access to skilled medical personnel in Nigeria, and we must continue to serve our communities,” he said.

In his message to the youth, the Archbishop encouraged patience, engagement, and prayer. “The youths should be patient, stay engaged, and remain prayerful. With these factors in place, things will improve for the better,” he concluded.

As Nigeria turns 64, Archbishop John Osa-Oni’s reflections highlight both the progress made and the challenges ahead, while offering a message of hope and resilience for the nation’s future.

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Grace Nation PHDS : When a Seed is Compromised it Results into Generational Battles – Dr Chris Okafor.

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Grace Nation PHDS : When a Seed is Compromised it Results into Generational Battles – Dr Chris Okafor.

…. Death sentence cancelled at the Prophetic Service

 

 

When Men slept, the enemies came to sow tears, when the enemy planted a negative seed it resulted into stangnancy, Sickness, Poverty, Backwardness and what have you but when you deployed all the Principles of Prayers both the negative seed and Weed planted by the enemies will give way.

Speaking at the Midweek Prophetic , Healings,Deliverance and Solution service of Grace Nation international, Held at the international Headquarters of the church situated in Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria, Senior Pastor Grace Nation Global Dr Chris Okafor said every negative seed of the enemies will not Produce any thing good but destruction, Backwardness, poverty, Sickness and instability

The Clergyman who was teaching the series “The Enemy has done this” said for you to break out of the evil seed of the enemies, your Prayer account must not be empty, emphasising that God has the ability and capacity to withdraw from your Prayers Account if there is need to settle where there is Emergency, the Apostle of altars also said Men need to always pray and not failed because one of the strategies of the enemies is to bring weed into your Life, therefore causing uncertainty.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor said when you planted a good seed, you need to guide it to produce a good and better result therefore when your seed is compromised it might result in Generational Battles, where the same kind of pattern will travel from one Generation to another.

The Mighty Hand of God came down in another dimension at the service, the Prophetic hand of God through his servant the Generational Prophet of God went far and wide to set the Lawful captives free, Evil altars were destroyed , while God cancelled a death sentence program on a Man at the service, the servant was prayed for and the death sentence turned go back to the sender.

Next Sunday is Another Date for those who want to witness the Supernatural Raw hand of God upon their life, if you want Marriage, Breakthrough, free from altar, fruit of the womb or Money, Join the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor at the Sunday Divine intervention and Breakthrough Service, Grace Nation international Headquarters Liberation close oshofisan street by Ereke Bus stop Ojodu Berger Lagos Nigeria, Come your life will never remain the same.

Grace Nation PHDS : When a Seed is Compromised it Results into Generational Battles - Dr Chris Okafor.

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Dapo Abiodun docks another legacy project as Gateway Inland Dry Seaport berths in Ogun By TUNDE OLADUNJOYE

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Dapo Abiodun docks another legacy project as Gateway Inland Dry Seaport berths in Ogun
By TUNDE OLADUNJOYE

 

In his stead of foresighted execution of life impacting legacy projects in Ogun State, the state Governor , Prince Dapo Abiodun will on Friday host the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Oyetola who will perform the around breaking ceremony of the Gateway Inland Dry Port, at Itori, Ewekoro Local Government.

 

Coming, on the heels of the Gateway Agro Cargo Airport situated at Ilisan-Iperu, and the Olokola Deep Sea Port to be soon inaugurated, the new Gateway Inland Dey Port, another first of its kind in the history of the gateway state, Dapo Abiodun comes across not only as a silent achiever, but also as a leader with futuristic outlook, who thinks about positively impacting the present and future generations of the state in all ramifications.

 

Dapo Abiodun docks another legacy project as Gateway Inland Dry Seaport berths in Ogun
By TUNDE OLADUNJOYE

After the inauguration note Lagos/Ogun Joint Development Commission, the hardworking Ogun helmsman, has been walking his talk, capitalising on the potentials of the of Ogun State to Lagos State, the financial and commercial centre of Nigeria.

 

The Dapo Abiodun Administration has meticulously initiated and assiduously promoted business friendly industrial, and socio economic policies and enhanced the ease of doing business, coupled with the institutional framework such as the Office of Public Private Partnership, Business Roundtable with Private Sector, Ogun State Agency for Business Promotion and Facilitation, are invigorated Ogun Inland Revenue Service and the digitalized Bureau of Lands and other agencies of the government; has served to attract several global concerns and businesses to the State.

 

The activities of the supportive agencies have culminated into millions of dollars flowing into Nigeria through the gateway state. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in its recent report on foreign investment inflows, only six states and the federal capital territory out of the thirty seven states were able to attract foreign direct investment between 2023 and 2024. Ogun state is one of the six states and it attracted, just within a year, a whopping sum of about N41 billion ($25 million).
In response to the agricultural programme of the government leading to processing zone in partnership with the Africa Development Bank, numerous medium scale industry, especially those associated with the agricultural production and processing sector are also being established in large numbers.
The geographical location of the Ogun State as a veritable link to the north and eastern regions of the country and same to the West Africa sub-region, earning it the appellation of the “gateway state” has placed Ogun State on a critical economic pedestal that it cannot be ignored. Also scale of ongoing industrial activities in the state and its advantageous accessibility has seen the citing of the first African Quality Assurance Centre in Ogun State.
Not a few people wondered when in February 2020, the governor created the Ministry of Transportation, for the first time in the history of Ogun State. Some cynics felt, though erroneously, that it was a waste of funds. Not deterred, Governor Abiodun, a goal-getter, known for tenacity of purpose, went ahead to persuade an ogun indigene making exploits abroad back home to head the new ministry. Engineer Olugbenga Dairo, a Nairobi based Transportation Consultant to the European Union, working with the Kenyan Government, was appointed as the first ever Commissioner for Transportation in Ogun State. The state is no doubt, the better for it; with series of policies and projects, including the new Deep Sea Port, under the leadership of Prince Dapo Abiodun.
The Ogun State Strategic Multi Modal Transport Master Plan therefore, identifies the need for effective logistics and transport infrastructure and services across the state, recognizing that shipping services and movement of goods play an important role in global trade and commerce, the Gateway Inland Dry Port (GIDP) and other strategic transportation infrastructure across the provide the needed synergy for rapid economic growth, employment generation and prosperity.
The GIDP is to be situated in a new/planned development area to be known as ‘Dry Port City’ (DPC), will include mixed developments of residences, logistics infrastructure, complimentary commercial and industrial developments and new multi-modal transportation infrastructure.
The GIDP and Dry Port City (DPC) are key to sustaining Ogun State’s rapid industrial growth, addressing increased urbanization as well as supporting national efforts to ease the congestion at Apapa/Tin Can ports, notorious for traffic bottle necks; and reducing the waiting time for cargo handling and storage experienced by industry.
The GIDP and DPC are strategically positioned at the intersection of the Lagos to Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway and the proposed East-West Railway Corridor connecting Lagos to the east via Kajola. The site of the GIDP and DPC is also connected to the national highway network being accessible via the Lagos – Abeokuta Highway and the Sagamu to Benin and Sagamu to Lagos Highways via the Papalanto to Sagamu Interchange Road.
The GIDP and DPC development has adopted the state Public-Private Partnership policy as basis for its delivery, operations, maintenance and management.
The design of the GIDP is spread over an area of 499 Ha for Phase 1 and 100 Ha for a subsequent phase. The site will be composed of the following essential land uses: Railway Siding Area, Container Freight Station and Container Depot Area, Warehouses and Bonded Warehouses, Mineral Yard, Truck Parking, Specialized Industrial Zone, Supporting Facilities and Utilities, Internal Road Network, Green Areas.
The achievements of the Dapo Abiodun Administration are no doubt source of envy to his opponents and the actualization of yet another legacy project, adds to the pains of the nay-sayers.However, regardless of tantrums from critics, Dapo Abiodun may stridently be on the way of breaking the jinx of non-performance by second term governors.

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Hon. Anthony Ojo’s Medical Outreach in Ewhohimi, Edo Central attracts stakeholders’ attention

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Hon. Anthony Ojo’s Medical Outreach in Ewhohimi, Edo Central attracts stakeholders’ attention

 

 

 

 

The people of Ewhohimi in Edo Central Senatorial District, Edo State have applauded Senatorial contestant, Hon. Anthony Ojo for his impressive free medical outreach.

During the outreach which was held recently, participants had free tests on Blood Pressure, sugar level and others, and also received free drugs from the medical experts who were on ground.

According to Hon Ojo, since he and Senator Okpebholo share the same political ideology and dream, the free medical outreach is part of his own way of contributing to the governor-elect’s agenda for the people of Edo.

He noted that the medical outreach was open to all and sundry, irrespective of political affiliations, tribe or religion, just as Senator Okpebholo has promised to run an all inclusive government.

 

Hon Ojo is one of the key organic supporters of the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. His ‘One Good Turn Deserves Another’ movement was instrumental to Okpebholo’s election as a Senator, and now as a governor.

Ojo is hopeful to take the baton robust legislation from Senator Monday Okpebholo and to sustain the facelift and development of the Edo Central Senatorial District achieved by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the outgoing Senator of the zone and now the Governor-lect of the Heart Beat of the Nation, Edo State.

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