By Adeola Badru
Ibadan — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, on Wednesday said Nigeria’s development challenges stem largely from poor leadership, despite the country’s abundant human and natural resources.
The Methodist Church Nigeria also urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity, inflation, the depreciation of the naira and the rising cost of living.
They spoke at the opening of the Methodist Church Nigeria’s 50th/15th Biennial Conference in Ibadan, Oyo State. The conference, attended by delegates from across Nigeria and the diaspora, is themed “I Will Fight For You” (Exodus 14:14) and focuses on issues of national security, governance, economic recovery, leadership and justice.
Governor Makinde commended the Methodist Church for its longstanding contributions to nation-building through evangelism, education, healthcare and community development.
