The Anglican Bishop of Ijumu Diocese, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Right Reverend Paul Ojo has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to as a matter of urgency ensure that the Anti-Open Grazing Bill scale through.
Right Reverend Ojo stated this while speaking at the second session of the fifth synod held at Saint John’s Anglican Church Ogidi-Ijumu, Kogi State.
The Bishop in his charge, attributed the current food insecurity to activities of herders and bandits that have taken over the farmlands, stressing the need to to clear them from the bushes to enable farmers return back to the farm.
According to him, hunger is not supposed to be a Problem of Nigeria as the country is blessed with arable land suitable for farming, saying any hinderance to farming should be dealt with headlong.
He expressed hope in the ability of President Tinubu to provide the needed leadership that will bring an end to the challenges bedeviling the country, pointing out that the challenges in the country will become a thing of the past as Nigeria can make it without the rude oil.
“Crude oil is not a curse, it is suppose to be a blessing, so removing the fuel subsidy, no problem. We need to return to the farm and we are calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to withdraw Fulanis from our farmlands.
“That bill of anti open grazing should scale through. Save us as a nation, save our land. You plant anything they will destroy and if you want to feed your cows with cassava, the lands are open, cultivate your own.
While calling on Nigerians to be patient with the present administration of President Tinubu, he explained that the President is systematically fixing Nigeria that he said has been destroyed by immediate past administration.
He urged the Federal Government to dualize every Federal roads in Okun land as the roads need serious attention.
Right Reverend Ojo urged the congregation to focus on eternity and avoid acts that could derail their faith in God.
A Guest preacher at the Synod, the former Bishop of Ido-Ani Diocese in Ondo State, Right Reverend Ezekiel Dausi said the principles of the Kingdom of God are anchored on justice, equity and Peace, saying if applied, the society will be a better place..
The Synod is with the theme “Thy Kingdom come ”
The second session of the fifth synod held at Ogidi is a home coming for Right Reverend Paul Ojo as this is the first synod in his home town since his ordination as the preceding Bishop of Ijumu Anglican Diocese six years ago.
