Osun: Clerics laud Oyetola for identifying with them
Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo
Clerics in Osun State have commended the state Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola for identifying with the Christian communities during Covid-19 surge.
This is even as they restated their unwavering support to the Oyetola-led administration in the state.
This was revealed on Sunday while the Special Adviser to Governor on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye visited some churches in Osogbo in continuation of the campaign against Covid-19.
Speaking, the State Overseer, Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Oguntunyi F.K and Pastor Tunde Okesina of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry commended the proactive efforts of Oyetola’s administration in the containment of Covid-19 in the state, emphasising that it is the responsibility of the church to sustain the compliance with the protocols.
“As it is strictly fit in the scripture, obedience to civil responsibility is one of our core teachings and as a result, we can’t but act in conformity with the directives of the government.
“As a body of Christ, we will continue to instil in the minds of our congregations the need to continually observe the Covid-19 guidelines like the use of face mask, social distance, use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser among other necessary precautionary measures that can assist the state in the containment of the deadly pandemic.”
Equally, Pastor Jide Oladoye of Redeemed Christian Church of God Osun Province 6 Headquarters and Evangelist Peter Kolajo of God of Fire Global Evangelical Ministry eulogised Oyetola for identifying with the Christiandom in a time like this, saying this has shown his unrequited love for all religious institutions without any fear or favour.
They, however, reassured the government of their commitment in the quest to make the state free of the pandemic, while declaring their unflinching supports for the general governance activities in the state.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser reiterated the need to be health-conscious by obeying all the COVID-19 protocols.
He said, “While we continue to maintain strict obedience to the government directives, we should also take the battle to the spiritual realm in a bid to save our land from the devilish nature of the pandemic.”
