Bishop Peter Odetoyinbo of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta calls for faith in God and collective action to overcome Nigeria's challenges. He urges the government to prioritize social programs, infrastructure development, and address pressing issues like food inflation, fuel subsidies, and insecurity.
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abeokuta, Most Rev. Peter Odetoyinbo, has admonished Nigeria ns to put their hope and trust in God, who alone can help them out of the present hardship in the country. Bishop Odetoyinbo, who gave the admonition in his 2024 Christmas Message to Nigeria ns, called for collective efforts by all citizens in enthroning the structure of hope that will positively impact the lives of the citizenry.
Acknowledging the increased monthly allocation to State governments, increased workers’ minimum wage, student loans, cash transfer schemes to the vulnerable, 2025 budget among others, Bishop Odetoyinbo advised that more should be done in areas of food inflation, fixing our local refineries to meet contemporary standards, investment in social programs, fixing incessant collapse of the national grid and addressing insecurity headlong.
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