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Lagos-Christian leaders have been urged to conduct their lives and ministries in such a way as not to claim any of the glory that is due to God alone, but to rather strengthen both the Church and nation by living out the demands of the great commission and by being salt and light for the world around them.The call is contained in a Communiqué of the Standing Committee of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), comprising the House of Bishops, and delegates from the House of Clergy and the House of Laity, under the leadership of the Most Rev Peter J. Akinola, Primate of All Nigeria, which met in Osogbo, Osun recently.The Primate challenged Christian leaders to consider the importance of maintaining consistency between their lifestyle and the Christian faith they profess, stating that "As a Church we have been called to be stewards of the creation and to care for the common good for all the people of Nigeria. It is therefore desirable and appropriate that we express this concern in practical Christian ways".The Standing Committee commended the faithfulness of the majority of Nigerians throughout the recent elections, and stated: "We are all aware of the serious flaws but grateful that our fledgling democracy was able to make the transition between civilian administrations with minimal disturbance".It noted with approval President Musa Yar'Adua's initiative to redress the situation by inaugurating an Electoral Reforms Committee and urged its members to approach their task with the utmost dedication recognizing that the future of Nigeria's democracy will be profoundly impacted by their recommendations.While calling on the Judiciary and the election tribunals to act expeditiously so that all pending cases can be handled quickly, the body also urged all those that feel aggrieved by the outcome of the elections to respect the verdict of the tribunals in the greater interest of the nation.The standing committee commended the efforts of the immediate past administration and the present government for their determined war against corruption and urged the present administration, and all Nigerians, to intensify the battle until it is fully won and the scourge of corruption eradicated from the nation.On the problems of the Niger Delta, the committee expressed grave concerns about the worsening situation of insecurity and violence there and called on all stakeholders to halt the agonizing cycle of violence and retribution. It said determined and collective efforts should be accelerated to identify and address all the underlying issues and patterns of injustice that have destroyed much of the hope of the people of the Niger Delta.On lawlessness, highway safety and public hygiene, the Standing Committee called upon the government to intensify the rehabilitation of roads to save lives and protect property. It said it was also concerned about increasing lawlessness on the roads and urged public office holders to restore a legal and healthy driving culture by insisting on driving tests and compliance with traffic rules. Delegates also called on all Nigerians to recognize that they have a collective responsibility for the environment and exercise personal discipline.To read more go to:
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