Tinubu working to carry smiles to Nigeria, Obasa says

The Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nigerians to not despair because the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the nation’s challenges.

“The outgoing 12 months is certainly a difficult one, particularly contemplating the financial state of affairs of the nation. However, we now have solace in the truth that the federal government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR isn’t leaving any stone unturned to carry us to our promised land.

“Mr. President is busy doing every part doable to place smiles on our faces. Belief me, succour is coming. I urge us to maintain the hope alive,” Dr. Obasa stated through the Meeting’s twenty second Annual Thanksgiving Service with the theme: ‘The Voice Of Mercy’.

On the occasion which had officers from the varied arms of the state authorities, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), conventional rulers and visitor preachers, the Speaker urged Nigerians to enter 2025 with renewed ardour and vigour.

Quoting from numerous parts of the Bible, Dr. Obasa stated the nation had causes to thank God for His mercies, love and faithfulness.

“In occasions like these, when the world can appear overwhelming and unsure, it’s essential to recollect the enduring message of mercy and charm that’s ever-present in our lives. Certainly, it’s by God’s mercy that we discover energy, solace, and renewal.

“Might we acknowledge God’s sovereignty and mercy in our lives, recognising that our blessings and successes should not solely the results of our efforts, however relatively a manifestation of God’s mercy and compassion,” he stated whereas urging residents to additionally be taught to point out mercy to at least one one other.

In his sermon, Most Rev. Isaac Ayo Olawuyi, Archbishop of the Methodist Church Nigeria (Lagos), urged Nigerians to be merciful to at least one one other according to God’s instruction.

“When the mercy of God is upon you, all protocols are be damaged. All issues are doable by the mercies of God. We obtain forgiveness of our sins from Him by His mercies. The nation wants God’s mercy and it’s by His mercy that we are able to overcome our predicaments and our shortcomings.

“How many individuals have you ever helped and brought care of? Go and present love and mercy,” he stated.

He praised the Speaker for his management and collaboration with the opposite arms of presidency saying these have saved the state sturdy.

“You’ve got been a real and delicate chief with a giant coronary heart. You’ve got proved your self worthy. We pray that God will proceed to make use of you to make us smile in Lagos and likewise grant you your coronary heart needs,” he stated whereas commending President Tinubu for the steps he has taken to this point.

The Archbishop ended his sermon with an advocacy for a Muslim because the governor of Lagos in 2027 arguing that this was within the spirit of non secular tolerance.

“I additionally wish to add that we now have consideration for non secular inclination in Lagos State. It might be 12 years in 2027 that we now have been within the system collectively and we now have been having Christians as governors.

“Now, it’s time to present our Muslim brothers an opportunity to control us in Lagos State. We wish to pray that when it’s time for the election, it might be a time for us to elect who will govern us in Lagos State successfully,” he stated.