The Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, Rt. Reverend Williams Aladekugbe, has charged the Federal Government, governors, and citizens to shun frivolous spending and, hence, to adopt cost-cutting measures as a way of addressing the current economic challenges in the country.
The cleric made this known while speaking to newsmen during a press conference on activities marking the 25th anniversary of the diocese in Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, just as he advised President Bola Tinubu to keep his electioneering promises to make life better for Nigerians.
Aladekugbe stressed that it is time for the president to walk the talk of letting Nigerians know that he means the business of turning Nigeria around positively, stating that Nigerians are hurt under the policies introduced by the government.
He said the government must lead by example in tightening its belt by cutting wasteful spending that does not add any value to Nigerians, lamenting that the recent journey to Dubai for COP28 with 442 delegates sponsored by the Federal Government was uncalled for.
“Government must be sincere with the people, cut down expenses, and be considerate in its policies, actions, and decisions by doing what its officials preach.
“Frivolous spending should be avoided. Our appeal to Mr President is that he should fulfil his campaign promises to us. He told us to put our minds to rest and that everything would be fine. We are waiting and optimistic, and they should not take us for granted. Our government at all levels and political leaders must put the people first in their actions,” he added.
Speaking on the celebration of the silver jubilee anniversary, Bishop Aladekugbe, who was enthroned barely a year ago and translated to Ibadan North Diocese, said a whole lot had been achieved since the diocese was inaugurated on December 14, 1998, stating that the diocese has been contributing to the socio-economic development of the state through the empowerment of clerics, women, youths, and the underprivileged through employment as well as the payment of taxes to government coffers.
He added that other programmes outlined for the weeklong celebration, which runs from last Sunday to next Sunday, include a three-day open-air crusade, community hymn singing, Women’s Day, awards to eminent personalities, both living and dead, commissioning of the bishop’s court and chapel, and the investiture of a Fellow of the Diocese with a Thanksgiving service to peak the event on Sunday.
The cleric, who is the second to occupy the seat since the diocese was inaugurated, said the diocese in the last 25 years has grown by leaps and bounds, with about 260 churches and over a hundred priests who have been up and doing in training and teaching people to do what is right in the state.
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